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Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-Z35

Portability
69
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX530 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-Z35 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
  • Succeeded the Canon SX520 HS
Casio EX-Z35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 99 x 57 x 20mm
  • Launched February 2010
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Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-Z35 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Canon SX530 HS and Casio EX-Z35, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Casio. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the SX530 HS (16MP) and EX-Z35 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX530 HS was launched 4 years after the EX-Z35 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-Z35 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX530 HS scores versus the EX-Z35 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick Canon SX530 HS over the Casio EX-Z35

 SX530 HS EX-Z35 
LaunchedJanuary 2015February 2010More modern by 60 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Canon SX530 HS

 EX-Z35 SX530 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX530 HS and Casio EX-Z35

 SX530 HS EX-Z35 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-Z35 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX530 HS comes with outside measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z35 has dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX530 HS vs the EX-Z35.

Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-Z35 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX530 HS and EX-Z35 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-Z35 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-Z35 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The image underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX530 HS and EX-Z35.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX530 HS to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent SX530 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-Z35 sensor size comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-Z35 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-Z35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Portrait photography factors
Casio EX-Z35 Portrait photography factors
44
manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
27
has manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Street photography features
Casio EX-Z35 Street photography features
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Sports photography details
Casio EX-Z35 Sports photography details
51
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.6 fps)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (210 per charge)
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Travel photography factors
Casio EX-Z35 Travel photography factors
55
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low battery (210 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.4)
52
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX530 HS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z35
45
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery (210 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
28
has manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5")
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX530 HS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-Z35 as a Vlogging camera
29
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no mic support
22
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
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Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-Z35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX530 HS and Casio EX-Z35
 Canon PowerShot SX530 HSCasio Exilim EX-Z35
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX530 HS Casio Exilim EX-Z35
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2015-01-06 2010-02-21
Body design 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 0cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 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 operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.6fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.50 m 3.20 m
Flash modes 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 (15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 442 grams (0.97 lb) 124 grams (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" 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 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH NP-82
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $379 $99