Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX530 HS

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX530 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are sold by Canon. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and SX530 HS (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX10 IS was released 7 years earlier than the SX530 HS and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX10 IS scores vs the SX530 HS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS and Canon PowerShot SX530 HS. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX10 IS Gallery and Canon SX530 HS Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX10 IS features outside measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Canon SX530 HS has proportions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX530 HS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SX10 IS and the SX530 HS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX10 IS and SX530 HS is 65 and 69 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading specs. The visual here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX10 IS and SX530 HS.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon SX530 HS to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older SX10 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.