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Canon SX530 HS vs Canon SX610 HS

Portability
69
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Canon PowerShot SX530 HS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
47
Overall
45

Canon SX530 HS vs Canon SX610 HS Key Specs

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
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX520 HS
Canon SX610 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 191g - 105 x 61 x 27mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Superseded the Canon SX600 HS
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Canon SX530 HS vs Canon SX610 HS Overview

Following is a in-depth review of the Canon SX530 HS vs Canon SX610 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are created by Canon. The image resolution of the SX530 HS (16MP) and the SX610 HS (20MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX530 HS was manufactured within a month of the SX610 HS which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Canon SX610 HS being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX530 HS scores vs the SX610 HS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX530 HS over the Canon SX610 HS

 SX530 HS SX610 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Canon SX530 HS

 SX610 HS SX530 HS 
Display resolution922k461kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX530 HS and Canon SX610 HS

 SX530 HS SX610 HS 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2015Similar age
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon SX530 HS vs Canon SX610 HS Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX530 HS has got physical measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Canon SX610 HS has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX530 HS vs Canon SX610 HS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SX530 HS and the SX610 HS.

Canon SX530 HS vs Canon SX610 HS size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX530 HS and SX610 HS is 69 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX530 HS vs Canon SX610 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs Canon SX610 HS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing specs. The picture below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX530 HS and SX610 HS.

All in all, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX610 HS to offer you extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively.

Canon SX530 HS vs Canon SX610 HS sensor size comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs Canon SX610 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX530 HS vs Canon SX610 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Portrait photography details
Canon SX610 HS Portrait photography details
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has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
44
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX530 HS
Street photography with Canon SX610 HS
46
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (191g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Sports photography factors
Canon SX610 HS Sports photography factors
51
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.6 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (210 shots)
44
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
provides tracking focus
low frames per second (2.5 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (270 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Travel photography factors
Canon SX610 HS Travel photography factors
55
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery life (210 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
68
lighter than competitors (191g)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
lack of Timelapse function
bad battery (270 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX530 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Canon SX610 HS as a Landscape photography camera
45
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery life (210 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
48
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery (270 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Vlogging factors
Canon SX610 HS Vlogging factors
29
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone socket
35
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (191 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone support
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Canon SX530 HS vs Canon SX610 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX530 HS and Canon SX610 HS
 Canon PowerShot SX530 HSCanon PowerShot SX610 HS
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX530 HS Canon PowerShot SX610 HS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-01-06 2015-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias 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 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.8-6.9
Macro focusing range 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.6fps 2.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.50 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, on, slow synchro, off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 442g (0.97 lbs) 191g (0.42 lbs)
Dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos 270 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH NB-6LH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $379 $214