Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon S810c

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon SX530 HS and Nikon S810c, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SX530 HS (16MP) and the S810c (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX530 HS was launched 10 months after the S810c so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S810c being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the SX530 HS grades against the S810c in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX530 HS & Nikon Coolpix S810c. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX530 HS Gallery & Nikon S810c Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX530 HS offers exterior dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Nikon S810c has dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

See the Canon SX530 HS and Nikon S810c in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SX530 HS against the S810c.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX530 HS and S810c is 69 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The picture here may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX530 HS and S810c.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of files though you need to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger SX530 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.