Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Samsung WB50F

Here, we are contrasting the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Samsung WB50F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and WB50F (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was brought out 23 months earlier than the WB50F making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the ELPH 530 HS scores against the WB50F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS & Samsung WB50F. The entire galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery & Samsung WB50F Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 530 HS has got outer measurements 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 WB50F has measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 530 HS compared to the WB50F.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 530 HS and WB50F is 95 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 530 HS and WB50F.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung WB50F to deliver greater detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older ELPH 530 HS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.