Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

The following is a extended analysis of the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus Pentax WG-1 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Pentax. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and WG-1 GPS (14MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was unveiled 6 months after the WG-1 GPS so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the ELPH 530 HS scores against the WG-1 GPS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS & Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The full galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery & Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 530 HS enjoys outer dimensions of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 GPS has measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus Pentax WG-1 GPS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 530 HS vs the WG-1 GPS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 530 HS and WG-1 GPS is 95 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specifications. The image below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 530 HS and WG-1 GPS.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Pentax WG-1 GPS to offer you extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.