Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Sony S930

Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Sony S930, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and the S930 (10MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was revealed 3 years after the S930 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the ELPH 530 HS grades versus the S930 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The full galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery and Sony S930 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 530 HS comes with exterior measurements 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 S930 has dimensions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Sony S930 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the ELPH 530 HS compared to the S930.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 530 HS and S930 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading specifications. The image here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 530 HS and S930.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution and you should expect similar quality of pictures although you have to take the release date of the products into consideration. The newer ELPH 530 HS provides an advantage in sensor innovation.