Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Ricoh CX3

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Ricoh CX3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and the CX3 (10MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was unveiled 21 months later than the CX3 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the ELPH 530 HS matches up vs the CX3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS and Ricoh CX3. The full galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery and Ricoh CX3 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 530 HS offers external 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 Ricoh CX3 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 530 HS against the CX3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 530 HS and CX3 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Often, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking a spec sheet. The visual here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 530 HS and CX3.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you should expect similar quality of files although you should really take the release date of the products into consideration. The newer ELPH 530 HS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.