Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Samsung HZ30W

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus Samsung HZ30W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is very well matched and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was manufactured 2 years after the HZ30W which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the ELPH 530 HS matches up versus the HZ30W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS and Samsung HZ30W. The entire galleries are available at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery and Samsung HZ30W Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 530 HS has 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) and the Samsung HZ30W has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check out the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus Samsung HZ30W in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 530 HS versus the HZ30W.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 530 HS and HZ30W is 95 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The image underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 530 HS and HZ30W.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Samsung HZ30W to resolve extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 530 HS should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.