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Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-G1

Portability
69
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX530 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27

Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-G1 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
  • Superseded the Canon SX520 HS
Casio EX-G1
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX530 HS over the Casio EX-G1

 SX530 HS EX-G1 
IntroducedJanuary 2015November 2009Fresher by 63 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Canon SX530 HS

 EX-G1 SX530 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX530 HS and Casio EX-G1

 SX530 HS EX-G1 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-G1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-G1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-G1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Portrait photography information
Casio EX-G1 Portrait photography information
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has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX530 HS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-G1 as a Street photography camera
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has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
53
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than others (154g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX530 HS
Sports photography with Casio EX-G1
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long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.6 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (210 shots)
23
environment sealing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250s)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Travel photography info
Casio EX-G1 Travel photography info
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sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
bad battery life (210 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
54
environment sealing
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (154g)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Landscape photography advice
Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography advice
45
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery life (210 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
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you can focus manually
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Vlogging advice
Casio EX-G1 Vlogging advice
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rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
22
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic socket
heavier than others (154g)
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Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-G1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX530 HS and Casio EX-G1
 Canon PowerShot SX530 HSCasio Exilim EX-G1
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