Canon SX530 HS vs Canon SX70 HS

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Canon SX530 HS and Canon SX70 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Canon. The image resolution of the SX530 HS (16MP) and the SX70 HS (20MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX530 HS was introduced 4 years before the SX70 HS and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX530 HS matches up vs the SX70 HS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX530 HS and Canon PowerShot SX70 HS. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX530 HS Gallery and Canon SX70 HS Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX530 HS offers outer measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Canon SX70 HS has dimensions of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") along with a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs).

See the Canon SX530 HS and Canon SX70 HS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the SX530 HS against the SX70 HS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX530 HS and SX70 HS is 69 and 63 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking technical specs. The visual below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX530 HS and SX70 HS.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX70 HS to give greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The older SX530 HS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.