Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Olympus 6000

On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Olympus 6000, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and the 6000 (10MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was brought out 2 years later than the 6000 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the ELPH 530 HS grades against the 6000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS & Olympus Stylus Tough 6000. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery & Olympus 6000 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 530 HS comes with outside dimensions of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Olympus 6000 has sizing of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 530 HS vs the 6000.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 530 HS and 6000 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 530 HS and 6000.

Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP so you can expect comparable quality of files however you need to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more recent ELPH 530 HS will have an advantage in sensor tech.