Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Samsung SL820

The following is a detailed assessment of the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Samsung SL820, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was introduced 3 years after the SL820 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the ELPH 530 HS matches up versus the SL820 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS and Samsung SL820. The whole galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery and Samsung SL820 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 530 HS has got external dimensions of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Samsung SL820 has measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the ELPH 530 HS versus the SL820.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 530 HS and SL820 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The image below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 530 HS and SL820.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Samsung SL820 to give you greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger ELPH 530 HS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.