Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Olympus 8000

Here is a thorough overview of the Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Olympus 8000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and the 8000 (12MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was announced 2 years later than the 8000 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the ELPH 530 HS matches up versus the 8000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS and Olympus Stylus Tough 8000. The whole galleries are available at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery and Olympus 8000 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 530 HS comes with outer dimensions of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Olympus 8000 has measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 530 HS versus the 8000.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 530 HS and 8000 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Typically, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 530 HS and 8000.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus 8000 to offer you greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 530 HS is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.