Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Sony WX10

Here is a detailed comparison of the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus Sony WX10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and WX10 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was launched 14 months later than the WX10 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the ELPH 530 HS matches up against the WX10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The complete galleries are available at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery and Sony WX10 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 530 HS has got outer measurements of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Sony WX10 has dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus Sony WX10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 530 HS vs the WX10.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 530 HS and WX10 is 95 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 530 HS and WX10.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony WX10 to give extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 530 HS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.