Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Sony W620

In this write-up, we are looking at the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus Sony W620, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and W620 (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was introduced around the same time to the W620 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the ELPH 530 HS scores against the W620 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery & Sony W620 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 530 HS comes with outer dimensions of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Sony W620 has proportions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus Sony W620 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 530 HS vs the W620.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 530 HS and W620 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The graphic below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 530 HS and W620.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony W620 to deliver more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively.