Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon S630

The following is a thorough overview of the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus Nikon S630, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and the S630 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was introduced 3 years after the S630 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the ELPH 530 HS matches up vs the S630 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS and Nikon Coolpix S630. The whole galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery and Nikon S630 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 530 HS provides outer measurements 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 S630 has specifications of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 530 HS compared to the S630.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 530 HS and S630 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The picture here will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 530 HS and S630.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Nikon S630 to render extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The newer ELPH 530 HS is going to have an edge in sensor tech.