Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon S3500

Below, we are contrasting the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Nikon S3500, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and S3500 (20MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was brought out 12 months before the S3500 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the ELPH 530 HS scores against the S3500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS & Nikon Coolpix S3500. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery & Nikon S3500 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 530 HS features outside 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 S3500 has specifications of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the ELPH 530 HS compared to the S3500.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 530 HS and S3500 is 95 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking a spec sheet. The visual here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 530 HS and S3500.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon S3500 to give greater detail having its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older ELPH 530 HS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.