Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-S7
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Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-S7 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
- Announced January 2015
- Succeeded the Canon SX520 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 121g - 97 x 57 x 20mm
- Introduced February 2010

Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-S7 Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon SX530 HS and Casio EX-S7, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Casio. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX530 HS (16MP) and EX-S7 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SX530 HS was released 4 years later than the EX-S7 and that is a fairly significant 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-S7 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SX530 HS matches up versus the EX-S7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-S7 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX530 HS & Casio Exilim EX-S7. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX530 HS Gallery & Casio EX-S7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX530 HS over the Casio EX-S7
SX530 HS | EX-S7 | |||
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Introduced | January 2015 | ![]() | February 2010 | More recent by 60 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Canon SX530 HS
EX-S7 | SX530 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX530 HS and Casio EX-S7
SX530 HS | EX-S7 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch display |
Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-S7 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX530 HS features outer measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Casio EX-S7 has dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Check out the Canon SX530 HS and Casio EX-S7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SX530 HS and the EX-S7.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX530 HS and EX-S7 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-S7 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The photograph below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX530 HS and EX-S7.
To sum up, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX530 HS to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively. The younger SX530 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-S7 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-S7 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX530 HS | Casio Exilim EX-S7 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Casio |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX530 HS | Casio Exilim EX-S7 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2015-01-06 | 2010-02-21 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 4+ | Exilim Engine 5.0 |
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 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 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 36-107mm (3.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.4-6.5 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.6 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.50 m | 3.20 m |
Flash options | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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), 320 x 240 (15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 442g (0.97 lb) | 121g (0.27 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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-80 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $379 | $140 |