Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon P500

Here is a in depth overview of the Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon P500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and the P500 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was introduced 13 months later than the P500 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon ELPH 530 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the ELPH 530 HS scores against the P500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS and Nikon Coolpix P500. The whole galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery and Nikon P500 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 530 HS has got physical dimensions of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Nikon P500 has sizing of 116mm x 84mm x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") along with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 530 HS vs the P500.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 530 HS and P500 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The visual below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 530 HS and P500.

Plainly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Nikon P500 to resolve greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 530 HS will have a benefit in sensor tech.