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Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-H15

Portability
69
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX530 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-H15 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
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Replaced the Canon SX520 HS
Casio EX-H15
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 161g - 101 x 60 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-H15 Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Canon SX530 HS versus Casio EX-H15, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX530 HS (16MP) and the EX-H15 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX530 HS was revealed 5 years after the EX-H15 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-H15 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the SX530 HS grades against the EX-H15 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX530 HS over the Casio EX-H15

 SX530 HS EX-H15 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2010Newer by 61 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Canon SX530 HS

 EX-H15 SX530 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX530 HS and Casio EX-H15

 SX530 HS EX-H15 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution461k461kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-H15 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX530 HS has got physical 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 Casio EX-H15 has dimensions of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX530 HS versus Casio EX-H15 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SX530 HS and the EX-H15.

Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-H15 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX530 HS and EX-H15 is 69 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-H15 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-H15 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX530 HS and EX-H15.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX530 HS to produce greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more recent SX530 HS provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-H15 sensor size comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-H15 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-H15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Portrait photography details
Casio EX-H15 Portrait photography details
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manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX530 HS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-H15 as a Street photography camera
46
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX530 HS
Sports photography with Casio EX-H15
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incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
slow frames per second (1.6 frames/s)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (210 per charge)
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Travel photography details
Casio EX-H15 Travel photography details
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sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
no Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (210 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Landscape photography advice
Casio EX-H15 Landscape photography advice
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manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery life (210 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
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manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Vlogging features
Casio EX-H15 Vlogging features
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pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no mic support
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pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic port
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Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-H15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX530 HS and Casio EX-H15
 Canon PowerShot SX530 HSCasio Exilim EX-H15
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX530 HS Casio Exilim EX-H15
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2015-01-06 2010-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.2-5.7
Macro focusing range 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.6fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 1280 × 720 (30 fps) , 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 442 grams (0.97 lbs) 161 grams (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH NP-90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $379 $300