Canon 70D vs Canon SX530 HS

The following is a thorough comparison of the Canon 70D and Canon SX530 HS, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Canon. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the 70D (20MP) and SX530 HS (16MP) and the 70D (APS-C) and SX530 HS (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The 70D was launched 14 months before the SX530 HS which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon 70D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the 70D grades versus the SX530 HS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 70D and Canon PowerShot SX530 HS. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon 70D Gallery and Canon SX530 HS Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon 70D comes with exterior measurements of 139mm x 104mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) while the Canon SX530 HS has proportions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 70D and Canon SX530 HS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the 70D compared to the SX530 HS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 70D and SX530 HS is 59 and 69 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at technical specs. The image underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 70D and SX530 HS.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 70D due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon 70D will give you more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged 70D is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.