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Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-ZR800

Portability
69 Imaging
40 Features
48 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX530 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
55 Overall
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Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-ZR800 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
  • Replaced the Canon SX520 HS
Casio EX-ZR800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Introduced August 2013
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Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Canon SX530 HS and Casio EX-ZR800, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SX530 HS (16MP) and the EX-ZR800 (16MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX530 HS was announced 18 months after the EX-ZR800 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-ZR800 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX530 HS grades against the EX-ZR800 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary 

        

          

            
Reasons to pick Canon SX530 HS over the Casio EX-ZR800

          

          

            
 SX530 HS EX-ZR800 
IntroducedJanuary 2015August 2013More modern by 18 months
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Canon SX530 HS

          

          

            
 EX-ZR800 SX530 HS 
Screen resolution922k461kSharper screen (+461k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon SX530 HS and Casio EX-ZR800

          

          

            
 SX530 HS EX-ZR800 
Manually focus  Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither comes with Touch screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX530 HS comes with exterior dimensions 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-ZR800 has sizing of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
See the Canon SX530 HS and Casio EX-ZR800 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SX530 HS versus the EX-ZR800.
Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-ZR800 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX530 HS and EX-ZR800 is 69 and 91 respectively.
Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-ZR800 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Typically, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The pic here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX530 HS and EX-ZR800.
As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP and you can expect comparable quality of photos but you have to factor the launch date  of the cameras into account. The more modern SX530 HS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

            Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-ZR800 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon SX530 HS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR800
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 manual focus
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 has face detection focus
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
43
 focusing manually
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 offers face detect focus
 no external flash support
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison
Canon SX530 HS Street photography information
Casio EX-ZR800 Street photography information
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
61
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
 no moving screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison
 Canon SX530 HS as a Sports photography camera
 Casio EX-ZR800 as a Sports photography camera
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 incredible zoom range (24-1200mm  50.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 has tracking autofocus
 comes with phase detect auto focus
 low fps (1.6 frames per second)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 not so great battery power (210 per charge)
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 long zoom range (25-450mm  18.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 offers tracking focus
 great battery life (470 CIPA)
 max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Canon SX530 HS as a Travel photography camera
 Casio EX-ZR800 as a Travel photography camera
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 resolution is good (16MP)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (24mm)
 long reach (1200mm)
 no Timelapse function
 not so great battery power (210 per charge)
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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 great battery life (470 per charge)
 lighter than competition in class (222g)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 very long reach (450mm)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX530 HS Landscape photography info
Casio EX-ZR800 Landscape photography info
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 manual focus
 fairly wide (24mm)
 screen is a good size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 not so great battery power (210 per charge)
 no Timelapse function
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 focusing manually
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 great battery life (470 per charge)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon SX530 HS
Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR800
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 fairly wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 display is not selfie friendly
 no external microphone support
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 reasonably wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detect focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition in class (222g)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 lack of microphone socket
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Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX530 HS and Casio EX-ZR800
 Canon PowerShot SX530 HSCasio Exilim EX-ZR800
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX530 HS Casio Exilim EX-ZR800
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-01-06 2013-08-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ EXILIM Engine HS 3
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Screen tech - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.6 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 5.50 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps),
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
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 sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 442 gr (0.97 pounds) 222 gr (0.49 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots 470 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $379 $429