Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Pentax WG-2

Below, we are matching up the Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Pentax WG-2, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and WG-2 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was manufactured at a similar time to the WG-2 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the ELPH 530 HS matches up vs the WG-2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS and Pentax Optio WG-2. The entire galleries are available at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery and Pentax WG-2 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 530 HS comes with outside measurements 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-2 has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Examine the Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Pentax WG-2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 530 HS vs the WG-2.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 530 HS and WG-2 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The pic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 530 HS and WG-2.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Pentax WG-2 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively.