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Canon SX270 HS vs Canon SX530 HS

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX270 HS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX530 HS front
Portability
69
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Canon SX270 HS vs Canon SX530 HS Key Specs

Canon SX270 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
  • Revealed March 2013
  • Superseded the Canon SX260 HS
  • Updated by Canon SX280 HS
Canon SX530 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 442g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Replaced the Canon SX520 HS
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Canon SX270 HS vs Canon SX530 HS Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Canon SX530 HS

 SX270 HS SX530 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX530 HS over the Canon SX270 HS

 SX530 HS SX270 HS 
LaunchedJanuary 2015March 2013Newer by 21 months

Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and Canon SX530 HS

 SX270 HS SX530 HS 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution461k461kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Canon SX270 HS vs Canon SX530 HS Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Canon SX270 HS vs Canon SX530 HS size comparison

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

Canon SX270 HS vs Canon SX530 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs Canon SX530 HS Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon SX270 HS vs Canon SX530 HS sensor size comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs Canon SX530 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX270 HS vs Canon SX530 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX270 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Canon SX530 HS as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
has face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Street photography features
Canon SX530 HS Street photography features
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (233 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Sports photography highlights
Canon SX530 HS Sports photography highlights
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great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
low fps (4.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (210 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
51
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
max frames per second low (1.6 fps)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (210 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX270 HS as a Travel photography camera
Canon SX530 HS as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competitors (233g)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (210 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
55
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (210 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Landscape photography advice
Canon SX530 HS Landscape photography advice
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focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery pack (210 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
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you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery power (210 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Vlogging information
Canon SX530 HS Vlogging information
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quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (233 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
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fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone jack
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Canon SX270 HS vs Canon SX530 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX270 HS and Canon SX530 HS
 Canon PowerShot SX270 HSCanon PowerShot SX530 HS
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX270 HS Canon PowerShot SX530 HS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-03-21 2015-01-06
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 6 DIGIC 4+
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.4-6.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 0cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per sec 1.6 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, on, off, slow synchro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 233g (0.51 lbs) 442g (0.97 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 images 210 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L 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 One One
Cost at launch $284 $379