Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus Olympus XZ-2 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) is pretty similar but the ELPH 530 HS (1/2.3") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") have different sensor size.

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The ELPH 530 HS was introduced 10 months prior to the XZ-2 iHS which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the ELPH 530 HS matches up versus the XZ-2 iHS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS & Olympus XZ-2 iHS. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery & Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 530 HS has got external 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 XZ-2 iHS has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") and a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).

Contrast the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus Olympus XZ-2 iHS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 530 HS versus the XZ-2 iHS.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 530 HS and XZ-2 iHS is 95 and 85 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing specs. The picture here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 530 HS and XZ-2 iHS.

All in all, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The ELPH 530 HS having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Olympus XZ-2 iHS will offer extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 530 HS is going to be behind in sensor tech.