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Canon SX1 IS vs Canon SX530 HS

Portability
64 Imaging
33 Features
53 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX530 HS front
Portability
69 Imaging
40 Features
48 Overall
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Canon SX1 IS vs Canon SX530 HS Key Specs

Canon SX1 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
  • Launched March 2009
Canon SX530 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Succeeded the Canon SX520 HS
Photography Glossary

Canon SX1 IS vs Canon SX530 HS Overview

Following is a extensive overview of the Canon SX1 IS and Canon SX530 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are created by Canon. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and SX530 HS (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was launched 6 years before the SX530 HS which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SX1 IS scores versus the SX530 HS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Canon SX530 HS

		

		

			
 SX1 IS SX530 HS 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Canon SX530 HS over the Canon SX1 IS

		

		

			
 SX530 HS SX1 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2015March 2009More modern by 70 months
Screen dimension3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Canon SX530 HS

		

		

			
 SX1 IS SX530 HS 
Manually focus  Very exact focusing
Touch screen  Neither includes Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX1 IS vs Canon SX530 HS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX1 IS features physical measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") and a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) while the Canon SX530 HS has sizing 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 SX1 IS and Canon SX530 HS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX1 IS versus the SX530 HS.
Canon SX1 IS vs Canon SX530 HS size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX1 IS and SX530 HS is 64 and 69 respectively.
Canon SX1 IS vs Canon SX530 HS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX1 IS vs Canon SX530 HS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The pic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX1 IS and SX530 HS.
To sum up, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon SX530 HS to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX1 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Canon SX1 IS vs Canon SX530 HS sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX1 IS vs Canon SX530 HS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX1 IS vs Canon SX530 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon SX1 IS
Portrait photography with Canon SX530 HS
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 has manual focus
 high flash sync speed (1/500s)
 includes face detect focus
 supports RAW formats
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
44
 you can focus manually
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon SX1 IS Street photography features
Canon SX530 HS Street photography features
56
 screen articulates fully
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW formats
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 heavier than competition (615g)
46
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX1 IS Sports photography advice
Canon SX530 HS Sports photography advice
33
 excellent zoom range (28-560mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
51
 amazing zoom range (24-1200mm  50.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 comes with tracking focus
 has phase detect autofocus
 slow fps (1.6 frames per second)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 low battery power (210 per charge)
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Travel Comparison
 Canon SX1 IS as a Travel photography camera
 Canon SX530 HS as a Travel photography camera
52
 flash built-in
 selfie friendly screen
 really wide (28mm)
 very long reach (560mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 heavier than competition (615g)
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
55
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 has built in flash
 really wide (24mm)
 long zoom (1200mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 low battery power (210 shots)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX1 IS Landscape photography factors
Canon SX530 HS Landscape photography factors
44
 has manual focus
 really wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (2.8 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW formats
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 missing Time Lapse function
45
 you can focus manually
 really wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 low battery power (210 per charge)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon SX1 IS as a Vlogging camera
 Canon SX530 HS as a Vlogging camera
57
 really wide (28mm)
 selfie friendly screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 missing mic jack
 heavier than competition (615 grams)
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 really wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have mic support
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Canon SX1 IS vs Canon SX530 HS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Canon SX530 HS
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISCanon PowerShot SX530 HS
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Canon PowerShot SX530 HS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-03-27 2015-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - DIGIC 4+
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.4-6.5
Macro focus distance 0cm 0cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s 1.6 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 5.20 m 5.50 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, on, off, slow synchro
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 615g (1.36 lbs) 442g (0.97 lbs)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 210 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - NB-6LH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $600 $379