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Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400

Portability
69
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX530 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400 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
  • Replaced the Canon SX520 HS
Casio EX-ZR400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Overview

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Canon SX530 HS versus Casio EX-ZR400, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SX530 HS (16MP) and the EX-ZR400 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX530 HS was brought out 24 months later than the EX-ZR400 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-ZR400 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX530 HS scores versus the EX-ZR400 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX530 HS over the Casio EX-ZR400

 SX530 HS EX-ZR400 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2013Fresher by 24 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Canon SX530 HS

 EX-ZR400 SX530 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX530 HS and Casio EX-ZR400

 SX530 HS EX-ZR400 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution461k461kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX530 HS features outside measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Casio EX-ZR400 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX530 HS versus Casio EX-ZR400 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SX530 HS versus the EX-ZR400.

Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX530 HS and EX-ZR400 is 69 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX530 HS and EX-ZR400.

Plainly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP so you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you really should factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern SX530 HS is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400 sensor size comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Portrait photography info
Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography info
44
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
40
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Street photography highlights
Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography highlights
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX530 HS
Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR400
51
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
slow frames per second (1.6 frames/s)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (210 shots)
57
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
max fps high (30.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (500 CIPA)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX530 HS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-ZR400 as a Travel photography camera
55
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (210 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
71
better than average battery power (500 per charge)
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Landscape photography factors
Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography factors
45
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery (210 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
52
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (500 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Vlogging details
Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging details
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decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic support
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (205g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
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Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX530 HS and Casio EX-ZR400
 Canon PowerShot SX530 HSCasio Exilim EX-ZR400
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX530 HS Casio Exilim EX-ZR400
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-01-06 2013-01-29
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
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 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
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) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.6 frames per second 30.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.50 m 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 lbs) 205 gr (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 images 500 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $379 $0