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Canon 760D vs Canon SX530 HS

Portability
66
Imaging
65
Features
77
Overall
69
Canon EOS 760D front
 
Canon PowerShot SX530 HS front
Portability
69
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Canon 760D vs Canon SX530 HS Key Specs

Canon 760D
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 565g - 132 x 101 x 78mm
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Additionally referred to as EOS 760D / EOS 8000D
  • Previous Model is Canon 700D
Canon SX530 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 442g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Old Model is Canon SX520 HS
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Canon 760D vs Canon SX530 HS Overview

Following is a complete analysis of the Canon 760D vs Canon SX530 HS, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Canon. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the 760D (24MP) and SX530 HS (16MP) and the 760D (APS-C) and SX530 HS (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The 760D was unveiled 2 months after the SX530 HS so they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon 760D being a Compact SLR camera and the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the 760D scores vs the SX530 HS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 760D over the Canon SX530 HS

 760D SX530 HS 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k461kCrisper display (+579k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Canon SX530 HS over the Canon 760D

 SX530 HS 760D 

Common features in the Canon 760D and Canon SX530 HS

 760D SX530 HS 
IntroducedFebruary 2015January 2015Similar age
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display size3"3"Same display size

Canon 760D vs Canon SX530 HS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon 760D offers outer dimensions of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") and a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Canon SX530 HS has dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the 760D versus the SX530 HS.

Canon 760D vs Canon SX530 HS size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 760D and SX530 HS is 66 and 69 respectively.

Canon 760D vs Canon SX530 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon 760D vs Canon SX530 HS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 760D and SX530 HS.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 760D using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Canon 760D will offer you more detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

Canon 760D vs Canon SX530 HS sensor size comparison

Canon 760D vs Canon SX530 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 760D vs Canon SX530 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 760D Portrait photography information
Canon SX530 HS Portrait photography information
79
you can focus manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW files
44
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 760D Street photography info
Canon SX530 HS Street photography info
70
screen articulates
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
includes touch to focus
lack of image stabilization
46
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 760D
Sports photography with Canon SX530 HS
61
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
has phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low battery pack (440 per charge)
51
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.6 fps)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (210 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 760D Travel photography advice
Canon SX530 HS Travel photography advice
66
includes touch to focus
MP count good (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery pack (440 per charge)
55
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery power (210 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 760D Landscape photography information
Canon SX530 HS Landscape photography information
65
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
low battery pack (440 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
45
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery power (210 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 760D as a Vlogging camera
Canon SX530 HS as a Vlogging camera
72
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone socket
lack of image stabilization
29
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
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Canon 760D vs Canon SX530 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 760D and Canon SX530 HS
 Canon EOS 760DCanon PowerShot SX530 HS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS 760D Canon PowerShot SX530 HS
Also called as EOS 760D / EOS 8000D -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-02-06 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 DIGIC 4+
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 19 9
Cross focus points 19 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.4-6.5
Macro focus range - 0cm
Number of lenses 326 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 1.6fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, on, off, slow synchro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 565 grams (1.25 pounds) 442 grams (0.97 pounds)
Physical dimensions 132 x 101 x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 70 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.0 not tested
DXO Low light score 915 not tested
Other
Battery life 440 photographs 210 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 NB-6LH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $849 $379