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Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-Z16

Portability
69
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX530 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28

Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-Z16 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
  • Older Model is Canon SX520 HS
Casio EX-Z16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 848 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • n/ag - 101 x 59 x 20mm
  • Released September 2010
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Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-Z16 Overview

Let's look closer at the Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-Z16, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Casio. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the SX530 HS (16MP) and EX-Z16 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX530 HS was manufactured 4 years later than the EX-Z16 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX530 HS grades vs the EX-Z16 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX530 HS over the Casio EX-Z16

 SX530 HS EX-Z16 
ReleasedJanuary 2015September 2010More recent by 53 months
Display size3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution461k0kSharper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Canon SX530 HS

 EX-Z16 SX530 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX530 HS and Casio EX-Z16

 SX530 HS EX-Z16 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-Z16 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you have 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) while the Casio EX-Z16 has specifications of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-Z16 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX530 HS against the EX-Z16.

Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-Z16 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX530 HS and EX-Z16 is 69 and 99 respectively.

Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-Z16 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-Z16 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX530 HS and EX-Z16.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX530 HS to show extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger SX530 HS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-Z16 sensor size comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-Z16 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-Z16 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Portrait photography highlights
Casio EX-Z16 Portrait photography highlights
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you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX530 HS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-Z16 as a Street photography camera
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
58
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Sports photography highlights
Casio EX-Z16 Sports photography highlights
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excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
max frames per second low (1.6 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (210 CIPA)
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX530 HS
Travel photography with Casio EX-Z16
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sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
no Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (210 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Landscape photography details
Casio EX-Z16 Landscape photography details
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you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery pack (210 shots)
no Time Lapse function
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you can focus manually
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (")
manual exposure not available
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX530 HS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-Z16 as a Vlogging camera
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reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no mic port
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (848 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
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Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-Z16 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX530 HS and Casio EX-Z16
 Canon PowerShot SX530 HSCasio Exilim EX-Z16
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX530 HS Casio Exilim EX-Z16
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2015-01-06 2010-09-20
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.2-5.7
Macro focusing distance 0cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch -
Resolution of screen 461k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.6 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.50 m -
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 848x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 442g (0.97 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $379 $100