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Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-Z800

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX530 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
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Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-Z800 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
  • Released January 2015
  • Old Model is Canon SX520 HS
Casio EX-Z800
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX530 HS over the Casio EX-Z800

 SX530 HS EX-Z800 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015August 2010More recent by 54 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Canon SX530 HS

 EX-Z800 SX530 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX530 HS and Casio EX-Z800

 SX530 HS EX-Z800 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-Z800 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-Z800 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-Z800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Portrait photography info
Casio EX-Z800 Portrait photography info
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focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has face detect focusing
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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focusing manually
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Canon SX530 HS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-Z800 as a Street photography camera
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has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Sports photography highlights
Casio EX-Z800 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)
has tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
low frames per second (1.6 frames per second)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (210 per charge)
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Travel photography advice
Casio EX-Z800 Travel photography advice
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sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (210 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Landscape photography details
Casio EX-Z800 Landscape photography details
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focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery pack (210 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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focusing manually
reasonably wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Vlogging features
Casio EX-Z800 Vlogging features
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rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone socket
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reasonably wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic jack
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Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-Z800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX530 HS and Casio EX-Z800
 Canon PowerShot SX530 HSCasio Exilim EX-Z800
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