Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Samsung WB2200F

The following is a in depth assessment of the Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Samsung WB2200F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and WB2200F (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was introduced 23 months prior to the WB2200F which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon ELPH 530 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the ELPH 530 HS scores vs the WB2200F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS and Samsung WB2200F. The whole galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery and Samsung WB2200F Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 530 HS has got outer 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) while the Samsung WB2200F has measurements of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") with a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs).

Examine the Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Samsung WB2200F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the ELPH 530 HS versus the WB2200F.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 530 HS and WB2200F is 95 and 59 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The picture underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 530 HS and WB2200F.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Samsung WB2200F to show more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 530 HS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.