Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon B500
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Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon B500 Key Specs
Canon SX530 HS
(Full Review)
(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
- Succeeded the Canon SX520 HS
Nikon B500
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-900mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
- 541g - 114 x 78 x 95mm
- Released February 2016
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On this page, we are contrasting the Canon SX530 HS and Nikon B500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SX530 HS (16MP) and the B500 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX530 HS matches up against the B500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX530 HS and Nikon Coolpix B500. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX530 HS Gallery and Nikon B500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX530 HS over the Nikon B500
| SX530 HS | B500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the Canon SX530 HS
| B500 | SX530 HS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2016 |  | January 2015 | More recent by 13 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 461k | Clearer display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX530 HS and Nikon B500
| SX530 HS | B500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon B500 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX530 HS features outer measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Nikon B500 has dimensions of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX530 HS and Nikon B500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX530 HS and the B500.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX530 HS and B500 is 69 and 68 respectively.
Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon B500 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX530 HS and B500.
As you can see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP and you should expect similar quality of photographs though you should factor the production date of the products into consideration. The older SX530 HS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon B500 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Canon SX530 HS Portrait photography details
Nikon B500 Portrait photography details
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Nikon B500 as a Street photography camera
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than average in class (541g)
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Canon SX530 HS Sports photography factors
Nikon B500 Sports photography factors
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (1.6 frames per second)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (210 per charge)
excellent zoom range (23-900mm 39.1 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
great battery power (600 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Canon SX530 HS Travel photography features
Nikon B500 Travel photography features
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (210 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
great battery power (600 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (23mm)
very long reach (900mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (541g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape photography with Canon SX530 HS
Landscape photography with Nikon B500
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery power (210 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
really wide (23mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
great battery power (600 shots)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging with Canon SX530 HS
Vlogging with Nikon B500
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
really wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than average in class (541g)
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Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon B500 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX530 HS | Nikon Coolpix B500 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Nikon |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot SX530 HS | Nikon Coolpix B500 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2015-01-06 | 2016-02-23 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 23-900mm (39.1x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.4-6.5 | f/3.0-6.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 0cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 461k dots | 921k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 1s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.6fps | 7.4fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.50 m | 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) |
| Flash settings | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | - |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 442 grams (0.97 lbs) | 541 grams (1.19 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 114 x 78 x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") |
| 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 | 600 images |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | AA |
| Battery ID | NB-6LH | 4 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Pricing at launch | $379 | $300 |