Canon SX170 IS vs Canon SX530 HS

On this page, we will be looking at the Canon SX170 IS vs Canon SX530 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are designed by Canon. The image resolution of the SX170 IS (16MP) and the SX530 HS (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX170 IS was launched 16 months prior to the SX530 HS which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX170 IS being a Compact camera and the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SX170 IS matches up against the SX530 HS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX170 IS and Canon PowerShot SX530 HS. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX170 IS Gallery and Canon SX530 HS Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX170 IS has outside dimensions of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Canon SX530 HS has specifications of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SX170 IS compared to the SX530 HS.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX170 IS and SX530 HS is 88 and 69 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The visual here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX170 IS and SX530 HS.

All in all, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels so you should expect similar quality of files though you may want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The older SX170 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.