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Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-Z33

Portability
69
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX530 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-Z33 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
  • Superseded the Canon SX520 HS
Casio EX-Z33
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 106g - 95 x 56 x 18mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-Z33 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon SX530 HS versus Casio EX-Z33, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Casio. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the SX530 HS (16MP) and EX-Z33 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX530 HS was manufactured 5 years after the EX-Z33 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-Z33 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SX530 HS matches up versus the EX-Z33 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX530 HS over the Casio EX-Z33

 SX530 HS EX-Z33 
RevealedJanuary 2015August 2009Newer by 66 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Canon SX530 HS

 EX-Z33 SX530 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX530 HS and Casio EX-Z33

 SX530 HS EX-Z33 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-Z33 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX530 HS offers external dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z33 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SX530 HS compared to the EX-Z33.

Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-Z33 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX530 HS and EX-Z33 is 69 and 97 respectively.

Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-Z33 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-Z33 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The pic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX530 HS and EX-Z33.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon SX530 HS to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures more aggressively. The younger SX530 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-Z33 sensor size comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-Z33 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-Z33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Portrait photography features
Casio EX-Z33 Portrait photography features
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manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
26
has manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Street photography information
Casio EX-Z33 Street photography information
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
55
lighter than average (106 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX530 HS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-Z33 as a Sports photography camera
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amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
max frames per second low (1.6 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (210 per charge)
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Travel photography factors
Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography factors
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decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (210 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.4)
56
lighter than average (106 grams)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Landscape photography details
Casio EX-Z33 Landscape photography details
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manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery life (210 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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has manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Vlogging highlights
Casio EX-Z33 Vlogging highlights
29
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone support
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lighter than average (106 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-Z33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX530 HS and Casio EX-Z33
 Canon PowerShot SX530 HSCasio Exilim EX-Z33
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX530 HS Casio Exilim EX-Z33
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2015-01-06 2009-08-31
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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
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 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 0cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.6fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.50 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE 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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 gr (0.97 pounds) 106 gr (0.23 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH NP-82
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $379 $120