Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Olympus Tough-3000

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Olympus Tough-3000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and the Tough-3000 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was released 2 years after the Tough-3000 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the ELPH 530 HS matches up against the Tough-3000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS and Olympus Stylus Tough-3000. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery and Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 530 HS offers outer measurements of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Olympus Tough-3000 has dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 530 HS compared to the Tough-3000.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 530 HS and Tough-3000 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The picture below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 530 HS and Tough-3000.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Olympus Tough-3000 to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 530 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.