Canon G7 X vs Canon SX530 HS

Here, we will be evaluating the Canon G7 X versus Canon SX530 HS, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Canon. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the G7 X (20MP) and SX530 HS (16MP) and the G7 X (1") and SX530 HS (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The G7 X was brought out 3 months earlier than the SX530 HS so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon G7 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the G7 X scores against the SX530 HS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G7 X & Canon PowerShot SX530 HS. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon G7 X Gallery & Canon SX530 HS Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon G7 X comes with outer dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Canon SX530 HS has proportions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the G7 X against the SX530 HS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the G7 X and SX530 HS is 88 and 69 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking a spec sheet. The visual below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the G7 X and SX530 HS.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G7 X because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Canon G7 X will resolve more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.