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Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-H20G

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX530 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
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Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-H20G Key Specs

Canon SX530 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 442g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Superseded the Canon SX520 HS
Casio EX-H20G
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 216g - 103 x 68 x 29mm
  • Introduced September 2010
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Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-H20G Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon SX530 HS versus Casio EX-H20G, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SX530 HS (16MP) and the EX-H20G (14MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX530 HS was brought out 4 years later than the EX-H20G and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-H20G being a Compact camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SX530 HS matches up vs the EX-H20G with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX530 HS over the Casio EX-H20G

 SX530 HS EX-H20G 
IntroducedJanuary 2015September 2010More recent by 53 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Canon SX530 HS

 EX-H20G SX530 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX530 HS and Casio EX-H20G

 SX530 HS EX-H20G 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution461k461kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-H20G Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX530 HS has got external measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-H20G has specifications of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX530 HS versus Casio EX-H20G in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SX530 HS and the EX-H20G.

Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-H20G size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX530 HS and EX-H20G is 69 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-H20G top view buttons comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-H20G Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The graphic below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX530 HS and EX-H20G.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon SX530 HS to show greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern SX530 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-H20G sensor size comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-H20G Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-H20G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Portrait photography highlights
Casio EX-H20G Portrait photography highlights
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manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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manual focus
good MP (14MP)
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX530 HS
Street photography with Casio EX-H20G
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has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition (216g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Sports photography factors
Casio EX-H20G Sports photography factors
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incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.6 frames/s)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (210 CIPA)
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Travel photography information
Casio EX-H20G Travel photography information
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decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
no Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (210 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (216 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX530 HS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-H20G
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manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery life (210 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
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manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Vlogging highlights
Casio EX-H20G Vlogging highlights
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reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no external mic jack
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fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competition (216 grams)
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Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-H20G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX530 HS and Casio EX-H20G
 Canon PowerShot SX530 HSCasio Exilim EX-H20G
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX530 HS Casio Exilim EX-H20G
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-01-06 2010-09-20
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.2-5.7
Macro focusing range 0cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.6fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 442 grams (0.97 pounds) 216 grams (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH NP-90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $379 $300