Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon S9300

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon S9300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX530 HS (16MP) and the S9300 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX530 HS was revealed 2 years after the S9300 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9300 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SX530 HS grades vs the S9300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX530 HS and Nikon Coolpix S9300. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX530 HS Gallery and Nikon S9300 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX530 HS provides outer dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Nikon S9300 has dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX530 HS compared to the S9300.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX530 HS and S9300 is 69 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX530 HS and S9300.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution and you should expect similar quality of images although you might want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher SX530 HS provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.