Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Samsung HZ35W

Here, we are looking at the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Samsung HZ35W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was manufactured 21 months later than the HZ35W making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the ELPH 530 HS matches up against the HZ35W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS and Samsung HZ35W. The entire galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery and Samsung HZ35W Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 530 HS comes with outer dimensions of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Samsung HZ35W has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 530 HS against the HZ35W.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 530 HS and HZ35W is 95 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The visual underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 530 HS and HZ35W.

All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Samsung HZ35W to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 530 HS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.