Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Zeiss ZX1

Below, we will be contrasting the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus Zeiss ZX1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Zeiss. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the ELPH 530 HS (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The ELPH 530 HS was brought out 7 years before the ZX1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon ELPH 530 HS being a Compact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the ELPH 530 HS grades vs the ZX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS and Zeiss ZX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery and Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 530 HS enjoys external dimensions of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Zeiss ZX1 has sizing of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Analyze the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus Zeiss ZX1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 530 HS versus the ZX1.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 530 HS and ZX1 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Generally, its hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 530 HS and ZX1.

Clearly, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The ELPH 530 HS featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Zeiss ZX1 will provide you with greater detail having its extra 27 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older ELPH 530 HS will be behind in sensor technology.