Canon SX530 HS vs Canon SX600 HS
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Canon SX530 HS vs Canon SX600 HS Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2015
- Replaced the Canon SX520 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1280 video
- 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
- 188g - 104 x 61 x 26mm
- Launched January 2014
- Successor is Canon SX610 HS
Canon SX530 HS vs Canon SX600 HS Overview
Let's look much closer at the Canon SX530 HS and Canon SX600 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are built by Canon. The image resolution of the SX530 HS (16MP) and the SX600 HS (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe SX530 HS was manufactured 13 months after the SX600 HS which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Canon SX600 HS being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SX530 HS matches up versus the SX600 HS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon SX530 HS vs Canon SX600 HS Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX530 HS & Canon PowerShot SX600 HS. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX530 HS Gallery & Canon SX600 HS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX530 HS over the Canon SX600 HS
SX530 HS | SX600 HS | |||
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Launched | January 2015 | January 2014 | Newer by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Canon SX530 HS
SX600 HS | SX530 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX530 HS and Canon SX600 HS
SX530 HS | SX600 HS | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 461k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither provides Touch screen |
Canon SX530 HS vs Canon SX600 HS Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX530 HS provides physical dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Canon SX600 HS has measurements of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX530 HS and Canon SX600 HS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the SX530 HS against the SX600 HS.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX530 HS and SX600 HS is 69 and 93 respectively.
Canon SX530 HS vs Canon SX600 HS Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The pic here might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX530 HS and SX600 HS.
Plainly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution and you can expect similar quality of files however you may want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger SX530 HS provides an edge in sensor technology.
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Canon SX530 HS vs Canon SX600 HS Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX530 HS | Canon PowerShot SX600 HS | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX530 HS | Canon PowerShot SX600 HS |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2015-01-06 | 2014-01-06 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 4+ | 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 | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 25-450mm (18.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.4-6.5 | f/3.8-6.9 |
Macro focus range | 0cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 461k dot | 461k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | PureColor II G (TFT) |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.6fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.50 m | 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T)) |
Flash modes | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1280 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 442 gr (0.97 lbs) | 188 gr (0.41 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
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 | 210 photographs | 290 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-6LH | NB-6LH |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $379 | $249 |