Canon SX270 HS vs Canon SX530 HS

In this article, we will be analyzing the Canon SX270 HS vs Canon SX530 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are designed by Canon. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the SX270 HS (12MP) and SX530 HS (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was revealed 21 months earlier than the SX530 HS which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX270 HS being a Compact camera and the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX270 HS scores versus the SX530 HS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS & Canon PowerShot SX530 HS. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX270 HS Gallery & Canon SX530 HS Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX270 HS comes with outer measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Canon SX530 HS has measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX270 HS vs Canon SX530 HS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX270 HS compared to the SX530 HS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX270 HS and SX530 HS is 91 and 69 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX270 HS and SX530 HS.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon SX530 HS to render extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged SX270 HS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.