Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Olympus E-P1

On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Olympus E-P1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and the E-P1 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the ELPH 530 HS (1/2.3") and E-P1 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor sizes.

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The ELPH 530 HS was launched 2 years after the E-P1 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon ELPH 530 HS being a Compact camera and the Olympus E-P1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the ELPH 530 HS grades vs the E-P1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS & Olympus PEN E-P1. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery & Olympus E-P1 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 530 HS has got outside measurements of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Olympus E-P1 has specifications of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 530 HS against the E-P1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 530 HS and E-P1 is 95 and 86 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 530 HS and E-P1.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The ELPH 530 HS due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Olympus E-P1 will give greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The younger ELPH 530 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.