Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-Z800
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Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-Z800 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
- Released January 2015
- Old Model is Canon SX520 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 50 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
- 124g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
- Announced August 2010

Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-Z800 Overview
Below, we will be evaluating the Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-Z800, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SX530 HS (16MP) and the EX-Z800 (14MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SX530 HS was manufactured 4 years later than the EX-Z800 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-Z800 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the SX530 HS grades versus the EX-Z800 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-Z800 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX530 HS and Casio Exilim EX-Z800. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX530 HS Gallery and Casio EX-Z800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX530 HS over the Casio EX-Z800
SX530 HS | EX-Z800 | |||
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Announced | January 2015 | ![]() | August 2010 | More recent by 54 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Canon SX530 HS
EX-Z800 | SX530 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX530 HS and Casio EX-Z800
SX530 HS | EX-Z800 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-Z800 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX530 HS provides 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) and the Casio EX-Z800 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Check the Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-Z800 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SX530 HS versus the EX-Z800.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX530 HS and EX-Z800 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-Z800 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX530 HS and EX-Z800.
Clearly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX530 HS to result in more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SX530 HS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-Z800 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-Z800 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX530 HS | Casio Exilim EX-Z800 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Casio |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX530 HS | Casio Exilim EX-Z800 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Released | 2015-01-06 | 2010-08-03 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
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 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 50 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 27-108mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.4-6.5 | f/3.2-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 0cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.6fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.50 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 f ps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 442 gr (0.97 pounds) | 124 gr (0.27 pounds) |
Dimensions | 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6LH | NP-120 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $379 | $150 |