Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Olympus FE-47

On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Olympus FE-47, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and FE-47 (14MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was announced 2 years after the FE-47 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the ELPH 530 HS matches up vs the FE-47 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS & Olympus FE-47. The whole galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery & Olympus FE-47 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 530 HS has got external measurements of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-47 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the ELPH 530 HS compared to the FE-47.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 530 HS and FE-47 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The picture underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 530 HS and FE-47.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Olympus FE-47 to show extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 530 HS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.