Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Sony HX99

In this article, we are looking at the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and HX99 (18MP) and the ELPH 530 HS (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) come with different sensor sizes.

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The ELPH 530 HS was unveiled 7 years before the HX99 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the ELPH 530 HS matches up versus the HX99 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The full galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery & Sony HX99 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 530 HS offers external measurements of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Sony HX99 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

Contrast the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus Sony HX99 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 530 HS and the HX99.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 530 HS and HX99 is 95 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 530 HS and HX99.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The ELPH 530 HS with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Sony HX99 will show extra detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The older ELPH 530 HS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.