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Canon SX160 IS vs Canon SX530 HS

Portability
86
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX530 HS front
Portability
69
Imaging
41
Features
48
Overall
43

Canon SX160 IS vs Canon SX530 HS Key Specs

Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 291g - 111 x 73 x 44mm
  • Launched June 2013
  • Previous Model is Canon SX150 IS
  • Renewed by Canon SX170 IS
Canon SX530 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 442g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Old Model is Canon SX520 HS
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Canon SX160 IS vs Canon SX530 HS Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Canon SX530 HS

 SX160 IS SX530 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX530 HS over the Canon SX160 IS

 SX530 HS SX160 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2015June 2013More modern by 18 months
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Canon SX530 HS

 SX160 IS SX530 HS 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Canon SX160 IS vs Canon SX530 HS Physical Comparison

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).

Analyze the Canon SX160 IS vs Canon SX530 HS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX160 IS vs Canon SX530 HS size comparison

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

Canon SX160 IS vs Canon SX530 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Canon SX530 HS Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon SX160 IS vs Canon SX530 HS sensor size comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Canon SX530 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX160 IS vs Canon SX530 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Portrait photography info
Canon SX530 HS Portrait photography info
46
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
good megapixels (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
44
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Street photography highlights
Canon SX530 HS Street photography highlights
59
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (291g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
47
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX160 IS
Sports photography with Canon SX530 HS
51
amazing zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery life (380 shots)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
51
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (1.6 frames/s)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (210 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX160 IS as a Travel photography camera
Canon SX530 HS as a Travel photography camera
69
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (291 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
great zoom (448mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
55
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery pack (210 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Landscape photography information
Canon SX530 HS Landscape photography information
51
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
46
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery pack (210 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Vlogging information
Canon SX530 HS Vlogging information
31
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (291g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
29
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
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Canon SX160 IS vs Canon SX530 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX160 IS and Canon SX530 HS
 Canon PowerShot SX160 ISCanon PowerShot SX530 HS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Canon PowerShot SX530 HS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-06-21 2015-01-06
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 DIGIC 4+
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
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
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-448mm (16.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.4-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 0cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.6fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, on, off, slow synchro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 291g (0.64 lb) 442g (0.97 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 380 shots 210 shots
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA NB-6LH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $199 $379