Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon S8200

Below, we are looking at the Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon S8200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SX530 HS (16MP) and the S8200 (16MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX530 HS was released 3 years later than the S8200 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S8200 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the SX530 HS matches up versus the S8200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX530 HS & Nikon Coolpix S8200. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX530 HS Gallery & Nikon S8200 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX530 HS has got exterior measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Nikon S8200 has proportions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon S8200 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SX530 HS and the S8200.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX530 HS and S8200 is 69 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching specs. The photograph underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX530 HS and S8200.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you can expect comparable quality of images though you should really consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern SX530 HS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.