Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Olympus SZ-12

The following is a extensive overview of the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Olympus SZ-12, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and SZ-12 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was introduced very close to the SZ-12 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the ELPH 530 HS grades vs the SZ-12 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS and Olympus SZ-12. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery and Olympus SZ-12 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 530 HS enjoys outer dimensions of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-12 has specifications of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Contrast the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Olympus SZ-12 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 530 HS against the SZ-12.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 530 HS and SZ-12 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching specs. The image underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 530 HS and SZ-12.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Olympus SZ-12 to render extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively.