Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon S8000

Below, we are analyzing the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus Nikon S8000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and S8000 (14MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was manufactured 21 months after the S8000 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the ELPH 530 HS matches up against the S8000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS and Nikon Coolpix S8000. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery and Nikon S8000 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 530 HS offers external dimensions 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 S8000 has proportions of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).

Analyze the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus Nikon S8000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 530 HS against the S8000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 530 HS and S8000 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Often, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The picture below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 530 HS and S8000.

Plainly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon S8000 to resolve extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 530 HS should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.