Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ

Let's take a closer look at the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Olympus SP-810 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and SP-810 UZ (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was introduced 7 months later than the SP-810 UZ so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon ELPH 530 HS being a Compact camera and the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the ELPH 530 HS matches up versus the SP-810 UZ in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 530 HS features exterior measurements 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 Olympus SP-810 UZ has measurements of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 530 HS against the SP-810 UZ.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 530 HS and SP-810 UZ is 95 and 78 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 530 HS and SP-810 UZ.

As you have seen, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Olympus SP-810 UZ to give extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger ELPH 530 HS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.