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Canon SX400 IS vs Canon SX530 HS

Portability
81
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX530 HS front
Portability
69
Imaging
41
Features
48
Overall
43

Canon SX400 IS vs Canon SX530 HS Key Specs

Canon SX400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
  • Launched July 2014
Canon SX530 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 442g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX520 HS
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Canon SX400 IS vs Canon SX530 HS Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Canon SX400 IS and Canon SX530 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are sold by Canon. The image resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the SX530 HS (16MP) is fairly comparable and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was announced 5 months earlier than the SX530 HS which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX400 IS being a Compact camera and the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SX400 IS grades against the SX530 HS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Canon SX530 HS

 SX400 IS SX530 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX530 HS over the Canon SX400 IS

 SX530 HS SX400 IS 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Canon SX530 HS

 SX400 IS SX530 HS 
IntroducedJuly 2014January 2015Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon SX400 IS vs Canon SX530 HS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX400 IS features physical measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Canon SX530 HS has measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SX400 IS compared to the SX530 HS.

Canon SX400 IS vs Canon SX530 HS size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX400 IS and SX530 HS is 81 and 69 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Canon SX530 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Canon SX530 HS Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out specifications. The visual here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX400 IS and SX530 HS.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you will need to factor the release date of the cameras into account.

Canon SX400 IS vs Canon SX530 HS sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Canon SX530 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Canon SX530 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Portrait photography advice
Canon SX530 HS Portrait photography advice
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sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
44
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Street photography info
Canon SX530 HS Street photography info
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
47
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX400 IS
Sports photography with Canon SX530 HS
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long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (190 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.6 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (210 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Travel photography info
Canon SX530 HS Travel photography info
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sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery (190 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (210 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Landscape photography advice
Canon SX530 HS Landscape photography advice
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pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery (190 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
46
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery power (210 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX400 IS
Vlogging with Canon SX530 HS
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pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
29
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of external mic support
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Canon SX400 IS vs Canon SX530 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Canon SX530 HS
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISCanon PowerShot SX530 HS
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Canon PowerShot SX530 HS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-07-29 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.4-6.5
Macro focus range 0cm 0cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.6fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 5.50 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro 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
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 313 gr (0.69 pounds) 442 gr (0.97 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 190 shots 210 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11LH NB-6LH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $229 $379