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Canon SX30 IS vs Canon SX530 HS

Portability
64 Imaging
37 Features
42 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX30 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX530 HS front
Portability
69 Imaging
41 Features
48 Overall
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Canon SX30 IS vs Canon SX530 HS Key Specs

Canon SX30 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-840mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 601g - 123 x 92 x 108mm
  • Launched September 2010
  • Older Model is Canon SX20 IS
  • Later Model is Canon SX40 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
  • Announced January 2015
  • Previous Model is Canon SX520 HS
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Canon SX30 IS vs Canon SX530 HS Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Canon SX30 IS vs Canon SX530 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are sold by Canon. The resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the SX530 HS (16MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX30 IS was released 5 years before the SX530 HS which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the SX30 IS grades vs the SX530 HS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Canon SX530 HS

		

		

			
 SX30 IS SX530 HS 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Canon SX530 HS over the Canon SX30 IS

		

		

			
 SX530 HS SX30 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015September 2010Newer by 52 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Canon SX530 HS

		

		

			
 SX30 IS SX530 HS 
Focus manually  More accurate focusing
Touch screen  Neither offers Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX30 IS vs Canon SX530 HS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX30 IS offers outer dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") along with a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Canon SX530 HS has specifications of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX30 IS vs Canon SX530 HS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SX30 IS against the SX530 HS.
Canon SX30 IS vs Canon SX530 HS size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX30 IS and SX530 HS is 64 and 69 respectively.
Canon SX30 IS vs Canon SX530 HS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX30 IS vs Canon SX530 HS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The pic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX30 IS and SX530 HS.
To sum up, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon SX530 HS to show more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged SX30 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
	
			Canon SX30 IS vs Canon SX530 HS sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX30 IS vs Canon SX530 HS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX30 IS vs Canon SX530 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX30 IS Portrait photography factors
Canon SX530 HS Portrait photography factors
42
 you can focus manually
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
44
 you can focus manually
 MP count decent (16MP)
 provides face detection autofocus
 external flash not possible
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon SX30 IS
Street photography with Canon SX530 HS
49
 screen can move to multiple angles
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 more heavy than competition (601g)
47
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX30 IS Sports photography factors
Canon SX530 HS Sports photography factors
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 long zoom range (24-840mm  35.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
51
 incredible zoom range (24-1200mm  50.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 provides tracking autofocus
 sensor has phase detect autofocus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.6 frames per second)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 bad battery life (210 shots)
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Travel Comparison
 Canon SX30 IS as a Travel photography camera
 Canon SX530 HS as a Travel photography camera
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 decent MP (14MP)
 flash built-in
 screen is selfie friendly
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 great reach (840mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 more heavy than competition (601 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
55
 MP count decent (16MP)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (24mm)
 great reach (1200mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 bad battery life (210 shots)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Canon SX30 IS Landscape photography features
Canon SX530 HS Landscape photography features
41
 you can focus manually
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (14MP)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
 small screen (2.7")
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 lack of Timelapse mode
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 you can focus manually
 rather wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 bad battery life (210 CIPA)
 lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX30 IS Vlogging info
Canon SX530 HS Vlogging info
50
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 screen is selfie friendly
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of microphone support
 more heavy than competition (601 grams)
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 rather wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detection autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 lack of external mic port
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Canon SX30 IS vs Canon SX530 HS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX30 IS and Canon SX530 HS
 Canon PowerShot SX30 ISCanon PowerShot SX530 HS
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Canon PowerShot SX530 HS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-09-14 2015-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.4-6.5
Macro focusing range 0cm 0cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 15s
Fastest 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 distance 6.80 m 5.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, on, off, slow synchro
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 601 grams (1.32 lbs) 442 grams (0.97 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-7L NB-6LH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $400 $379