Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon 1 V2

Let's look much closer at the Canon SX530 HS and Nikon 1 V2, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SX530 HS (16MP) and the 1 V2 (14MP) is pretty similar but the SX530 HS (1/2.3") and 1 V2 (1") come with different sensor measurements.

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The SX530 HS was launched 2 years later than the 1 V2 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon 1 V2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SX530 HS grades versus the 1 V2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX530 HS & Nikon 1 V2. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX530 HS Gallery & Nikon 1 V2 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX530 HS has got physical 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 Nikon 1 V2 has proportions of 109mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") along with a weight of 278 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX530 HS versus the 1 V2.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX530 HS and 1 V2 is 69 and 85 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The visual here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX530 HS and 1 V2.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX530 HS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Canon SX530 HS will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher SX530 HS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.