Canon SX30 IS vs Canon SX530 HS
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![Canon PowerShot SX30 IS front Canon PowerShot SX30 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX30-IS/Canon-SX30-IS-front.jpg)
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Canon SX30 IS vs Canon SX530 HS Key Specs
(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
(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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Canon SX30 IS vs Canon SX530 HS Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS and Canon PowerShot SX530 HS. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX30 IS Gallery and Canon SX530 HS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Canon SX530 HS
SX30 IS | SX530 HS | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Canon SX530 HS over the Canon SX30 IS
SX530 HS | SX30 IS | |||
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Announced | January 2015 | ![]() | September 2010 | Newer by 52 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Canon SX530 HS
SX30 IS | SX530 HS | |||
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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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Canon SX30 IS vs Canon SX530 HS size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX30-IS-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX530-HS-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX30-IS-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX530-HS-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX30-IS-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX530-HS-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX30 IS vs Canon SX530 HS Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX30 IS vs Canon SX530 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX30 IS vs Canon SX530 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX30-IS-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX530-HS-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SX30 IS vs Canon SX530 HS Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | Canon PowerShot SX530 HS | |
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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 |