Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon P900

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Nikon P900, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and P900 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was manufactured 4 years prior to the P900 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon ELPH 530 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P900 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the ELPH 530 HS grades versus the P900 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS and Nikon Coolpix P900. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery and Nikon P900 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 530 HS features exterior measurements of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Nikon P900 has measurements of 140mm x 103mm x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") having a weight of 899 grams (1.98 lbs).

Look at the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Nikon P900 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 530 HS versus the P900.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 530 HS and P900 is 95 and 52 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The pic here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 530 HS and P900.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon P900 to offer extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 530 HS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.