Canon SX160 IS vs Canon SX530 HS

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon SX160 IS vs Canon SX530 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Canon. The sensor resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the SX530 HS (16MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was released 18 months prior to the SX530 HS making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX160 IS being a Compact camera and the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX160 IS scores against the SX530 HS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS & Canon PowerShot SX530 HS. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX160 IS Gallery & Canon SX530 HS Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX160 IS offers physical dimensions of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") and a weight of 291 grams (0.64 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SX160 IS compared to the SX530 HS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX160 IS and SX530 HS is 86 and 69 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The image here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX160 IS and SX530 HS.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photos though you should really take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged SX160 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.