Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-G1
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Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-G1 Key Specs
(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
- Superseded the Canon SX520 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
- 154g - 104 x 64 x 20mm
- Introduced November 2009

Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-G1 Overview
In this article, we will be evaluating the Canon SX530 HS versus Casio EX-G1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Casio. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX530 HS (16MP) and EX-G1 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SX530 HS was revealed 5 years later than the EX-G1 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SX530 HS scores against the EX-G1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-G1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX530 HS and Casio Exilim EX-G1. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX530 HS Gallery and Casio EX-G1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX530 HS over the Casio EX-G1
SX530 HS | EX-G1 | |||
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Introduced | January 2015 | ![]() | November 2009 | Fresher by 63 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Canon SX530 HS
EX-G1 | SX530 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX530 HS and Casio EX-G1
SX530 HS | EX-G1 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-G1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX530 HS enjoys physical measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-G1 has dimensions of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") having a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs).
Check the Canon SX530 HS versus Casio EX-G1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX530 HS compared to the EX-G1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX530 HS and EX-G1 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-G1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through technical specs. The visual below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX530 HS and EX-G1.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX530 HS to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer SX530 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-G1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-G1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX530 HS | Casio Exilim EX-G1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Casio |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX530 HS | Casio Exilim EX-G1 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2015-01-06 | 2009-11-18 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 4+ | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
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 | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 38-114mm (3.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.4-6.5 | f/3.9-5.4 |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1250 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.6 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.50 m | 2.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 442g (0.97 lb) | 154g (0.34 lb) |
Dimensions | 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 pictures | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6LH | NP-800 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD/microSDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $379 | $61 |