Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Sony HX300

The following is a detailed review of the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Sony HX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and HX300 (20MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was launched 12 months prior to the HX300 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon ELPH 530 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the ELPH 530 HS grades versus the HX300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The complete galleries are available at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery and Sony HX300 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 530 HS has outside measurements of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Sony HX300 has measurements of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

See the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Sony HX300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 530 HS and the HX300.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 530 HS and HX300 is 95 and 63 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The pic below may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 530 HS and HX300.

Plainly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony HX300 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 530 HS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.