Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon A900
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Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon A900 Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Canon SX520 HS
(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
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").
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To CamerasThe 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.
Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon A900 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX530 HS and Nikon Coolpix A900. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX530 HS Gallery and Nikon A900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX530 HS over the Nikon A900
SX530 HS | A900 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focus |
Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Canon SX530 HS
A900 | SX530 HS | |||
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Announced | February 2016 | January 2015 | Fresher by 13 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 461k | Crisper screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX530 HS and Nikon A900
SX530 HS | A900 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon A900 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX530 HS | Nikon Coolpix A900 | |
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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 |