Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon S810c

Below is a extensive review of the Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon S810c, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and S810c (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was released 3 years before the S810c and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the ELPH 530 HS grades vs the S810c when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS and Nikon Coolpix S810c. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery and Nikon S810c Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 530 HS comes with outside dimensions of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Nikon S810c has sizing of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

Look at the Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Nikon S810c in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 530 HS and the S810c.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 530 HS and S810c is 95 and 91 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 530 HS and S810c.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon S810c to render greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older ELPH 530 HS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.