Canon 10D vs Canon SX530 HS

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon 10D vs Canon SX530 HS, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Canon. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the 10D (6MP) and SX530 HS (16MP) and the 10D (APS-C) and SX530 HS (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The 10D was introduced 12 years prior to the SX530 HS and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon 10D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the 10D scores versus the SX530 HS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 10D and Canon PowerShot SX530 HS. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 10D Gallery and Canon SX530 HS Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon 10D features outside measurements of 150mm x 107mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") having a weight of 875 grams (1.93 lbs) while the Canon SX530 HS has measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs).

Look at the Canon 10D vs Canon SX530 HS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the 10D vs the SX530 HS.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 10D and SX530 HS is 56 and 69 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing specifications. The visual below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 10D and SX530 HS.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 10D using its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Canon SX530 HS will provide you with extra detail using its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The older 10D will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.