Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Sony H55

Here is a detailed analysis of the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus Sony H55, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and H55 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was introduced 21 months later than the H55 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the ELPH 530 HS scores against the H55 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The whole galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery and Sony H55 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 530 HS offers outside 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 Sony H55 has specifications of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 530 HS versus the H55.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 530 HS and H55 is 95 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 530 HS and H55.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony H55 to deliver more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 530 HS provides an advantage in sensor technology.