Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Olympus 7030

Following is a in depth comparison of the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus Olympus 7030, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and 7030 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was revealed 2 years after the 7030 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the ELPH 530 HS matches up vs the 7030 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS and Olympus Stylus 7030. The full galleries are available at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery and Olympus 7030 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 530 HS has physical 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 7030 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus Olympus 7030 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 530 HS compared to the 7030.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 530 HS and 7030 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Typically, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading a spec sheet. The pic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 530 HS and 7030.

As you can see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus 7030 to offer you greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger ELPH 530 HS will have an advantage in sensor innovation.