Canon SX530 HS vs Canon SX710 HS

Below is a extensive overview of the Canon SX530 HS versus Canon SX710 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both offered by Canon. The resolution of the SX530 HS (16MP) and the SX710 HS (20MP) is fairly similar and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX530 HS was introduced within a month of the SX710 HS which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Canon SX710 HS being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX530 HS scores against the SX710 HS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX530 HS and Canon PowerShot SX710 HS. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX530 HS Gallery and Canon SX710 HS Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX530 HS enjoys outside dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Canon SX710 HS has sizing of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX530 HS versus Canon SX710 HS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SX530 HS and the SX710 HS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX530 HS and SX710 HS is 69 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading a spec sheet. The visual below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX530 HS and SX710 HS.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX710 HS to offer you extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively.