Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Samsung DV300F

Here, we are evaluating the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Samsung DV300F, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and DV300F (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was revealed 2 months later than the DV300F and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the ELPH 530 HS scores vs the DV300F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS and Samsung DV300F. The full galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery and Samsung DV300F Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 530 HS offers physical measurements of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Samsung DV300F has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Look at the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Samsung DV300F in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the ELPH 530 HS vs the DV300F.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 530 HS and DV300F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The photograph below might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 530 HS and DV300F.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Samsung DV300F to give greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively.