Canon M vs Canon SX530 HS

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon M versus Canon SX530 HS, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Canon. The image resolution of the M (18MP) and the SX530 HS (16MP) is pretty close but the M (APS-C) and SX530 HS (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The M was brought out 3 years earlier than the SX530 HS which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the M matches up against the SX530 HS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS M & Canon PowerShot SX530 HS. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon M Gallery & Canon SX530 HS Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Canon M enjoys exterior measurements of 109mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Canon SX530 HS has specifications of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs).

Check out the Canon M versus Canon SX530 HS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the M versus the SX530 HS.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M and SX530 HS is 89 and 69 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The pic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the M and SX530 HS.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The M due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Canon M will result in greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged M will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.