Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Sony WX5

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus Sony WX5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was introduced 20 months later than the WX5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the ELPH 530 HS scores vs the WX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 530 HS comes with exterior 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 WX5 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Compare the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus Sony WX5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 530 HS against the WX5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 530 HS and WX5 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The graphic below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 530 HS and WX5.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony WX5 to give you more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 530 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.