Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon S800c

Here, we are matching up the Canon SX530 HS and Nikon S800c, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SX530 HS (16MP) and the S800c (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX530 HS was introduced 24 months after the S800c making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S800c being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SX530 HS grades against the S800c when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX530 HS and Nikon Coolpix S800c. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX530 HS Gallery and Nikon S800c Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX530 HS offers physical measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Nikon S800c has sizing of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX530 HS and Nikon S800c in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX530 HS and the S800c.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX530 HS and S800c is 69 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX530 HS and S800c.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of files but you would want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern SX530 HS provides an advantage in sensor technology.