Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Ricoh PX

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus Ricoh PX, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Ricoh. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and PX (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was revealed 6 months later than the PX which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the ELPH 530 HS scores against the PX with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS and Ricoh PX. The full galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery and Ricoh PX Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 530 HS enjoys physical dimensions of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Ricoh PX has dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus Ricoh PX in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 530 HS and the PX.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 530 HS and PX is 95 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The visual below will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 530 HS and PX.

All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Ricoh PX to produce extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively.