Canon SX530 HS vs Olympus SP-590 UZ

In this article, we will be reviewing the Canon SX530 HS vs Olympus SP-590 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX530 HS (16MP) and SP-590 UZ (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX530 HS was manufactured 6 years after the SP-590 UZ which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the SX530 HS grades vs the SP-590 UZ for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX530 HS & Olympus SP-590 UZ. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX530 HS Gallery & Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX530 HS provides physical dimensions 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 Olympus SP-590 UZ has proportions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX530 HS against the SP-590 UZ.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX530 HS and SP-590 UZ is 69 and 72 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The image below may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX530 HS and SP-590 UZ.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Canon SX530 HS to render more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger SX530 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.