Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon P510

Here is a detailed review of the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Nikon P510, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and P510 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was revealed 4 months prior to the P510 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon ELPH 530 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P510 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the ELPH 530 HS scores vs the P510 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS & Nikon Coolpix P510. The full galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery & Nikon P510 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 530 HS offers physical measurements of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Nikon P510 has sizing of 120mm x 83mm x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") having a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Nikon P510 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 530 HS vs the P510.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 530 HS and P510 is 95 and 66 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 530 HS and P510.

As you have seen, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Nikon P510 to result in greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively.