Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Sony W290

Below, we will be matching up the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus Sony W290, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and the W290 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was released 3 years later than the W290 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the ELPH 530 HS matches up vs the W290 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery and Sony W290 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 530 HS enjoys external measurements of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Sony W290 has sizing of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus Sony W290 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 530 HS versus the W290.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 530 HS and W290 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Often, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The graphic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 530 HS and W290.

To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony W290 to show extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 530 HS should have an edge in sensor technology.