Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon P530

Lets take a closer look at the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus Nikon P530, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and P530 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was released 24 months earlier than the P530 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon ELPH 530 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P530 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the ELPH 530 HS grades against the P530 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS & Nikon Coolpix P530. The complete galleries are available at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery & Nikon P530 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 530 HS provides exterior dimensions of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Nikon P530 has specifications of 123mm x 84mm x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") having a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

Compare the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus Nikon P530 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 530 HS versus the P530.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 530 HS and P530 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 530 HS and P530.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon P530 to produce more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older ELPH 530 HS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.