Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-S5

Here is a in depth review of the Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-S5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Casio. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the SX530 HS (16MP) and EX-S5 (9MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX530 HS was manufactured 6 years later than the EX-S5 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SX530 HS matches up against the EX-S5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX530 HS and Casio Exilim EX-S5. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX530 HS Gallery and Casio EX-S5 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX530 HS has got external dimensions 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-S5 has dimensions of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX530 HS and the EX-S5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX530 HS and EX-S5 is 69 and 97 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX530 HS and EX-S5.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX530 HS to render more detail due to its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively. The younger SX530 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.