Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Olympus FE-5010

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus Olympus FE-5010, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and the FE-5010 (12MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was launched 3 years after the FE-5010 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the ELPH 530 HS grades against the FE-5010 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS and Olympus FE-5010. The complete galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery and Olympus FE-5010 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 530 HS offers outside measurements of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Olympus FE-5010 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus Olympus FE-5010 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the ELPH 530 HS versus the FE-5010.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 530 HS and FE-5010 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The pic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 530 HS and FE-5010.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Olympus FE-5010 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer ELPH 530 HS provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.