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Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon A900

Portability
69
Imaging
41
Features
48
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX530 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix A900 front
Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
58
Overall
50

Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon A900 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
  • Announced January 2015
  • Superseded the Canon SX520 HS
Nikon A900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 289g - 113 x 67 x 40mm
  • Announced February 2016
  • Replacement is Nikon A1000
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Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon A900 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Canon SX530 HS and Nikon A900, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SX530 HS (16MP) and the A900 (20MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX530 HS was announced 13 months before the A900 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon A900 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX530 HS scores against the A900 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX530 HS over the Nikon A900

 SX530 HS A900 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Canon SX530 HS

 A900 SX530 HS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016January 2015Fresher by 13 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k461kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX530 HS and Nikon A900

 SX530 HS A900 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon A900 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX530 HS provides outside measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Nikon A900 has sizing of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX530 HS and Nikon A900 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the SX530 HS and the A900.

Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon A900 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX530 HS and A900 is 69 and 88 respectively.

Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon A900 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon A900 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to see the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing specs. The photograph below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX530 HS and A900.

All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Nikon A900 to produce more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older SX530 HS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon A900 sensor size comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon A900 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon A900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX530 HS
Portrait photography with Nikon A900
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you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
40
decent MP (20MP)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX530 HS as a Street photography camera
Nikon A900 as a Street photography camera
47
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
69
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (289g)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX530 HS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon A900 as a Sports photography camera
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great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
low fps (1.6 fps)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (210 CIPA)
56
great zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
includes tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX530 HS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon A900 as a Travel photography camera
55
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
missing Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (210 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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lighter than competition (289 grams)
has bluetooth
decent MP (20MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (840mm)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX530 HS
Landscape photography with Nikon A900
46
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery pack (210 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
49
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Vlogging info
Nikon A900 Vlogging info
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quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition (289 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone support
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Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon A900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX530 HS and Nikon A900
 Canon PowerShot SX530 HSNikon Coolpix A900
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX530 HS Nikon Coolpix A900
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-01-06 2016-02-23
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-840mm (35.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.4-6.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.6 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.50 m 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 grams (0.97 lbs) 289 grams (0.64 lbs)
Dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
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 images 300 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $379 $400