Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX530 HS

Following is a complete comparison of the Canon SX150 IS versus Canon SX530 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are built by Canon. The sensor resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the SX530 HS (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was launched 3 years prior to the SX530 HS which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX150 IS being a Compact camera and the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SX150 IS scores against the SX530 HS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS and Canon PowerShot SX530 HS. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX150 IS Gallery and Canon SX530 HS Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX150 IS enjoys physical measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") having a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Canon SX530 HS has measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs).

See the Canon SX150 IS versus Canon SX530 HS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX150 IS compared to the SX530 HS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX150 IS and SX530 HS is 86 and 69 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The picture underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX150 IS and SX530 HS.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon SX530 HS to render greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged SX150 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.