Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon S32

Its time to look more closely at the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Nikon S32, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and S32 (13MP) and the ELPH 530 HS (1/2.3") and S32 (1/3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The ELPH 530 HS was introduced 24 months before the S32 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the ELPH 530 HS scores versus the S32 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS and Nikon Coolpix S32. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery and Nikon S32 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 530 HS offers outside dimensions of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Nikon S32 has measurements of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Nikon S32 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the ELPH 530 HS and the S32.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 530 HS and S32 is 95 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The picture underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 530 HS and S32.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The ELPH 530 HS with its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Nikon S32 will render greater detail using its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 530 HS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.