Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon P530

Here, we will be comparing the Canon SX270 HS versus Nikon P530, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the SX270 HS (12MP) and P530 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was launched 10 months earlier than the P530 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX270 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P530 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SX270 HS matches up against the P530 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS & Nikon Coolpix P530. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX270 HS Gallery & Nikon P530 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The Canon SX270 HS has got outer dimensions 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 Nikon P530 has specifications of 123mm x 84mm x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX270 HS versus Nikon P530 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SX270 HS compared to the P530.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX270 HS and P530 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing specs. The photograph underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX270 HS and P530.

All in all, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Nikon P530 to provide more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older SX270 HS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.