Canon SX530 HS vs Olympus SP-610UZ

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon SX530 HS versus Olympus SP-610UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SX530 HS (16MP) and the SP-610UZ (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX530 HS was manufactured 4 years later than the SP-610UZ and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX530 HS scores against the SP-610UZ with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX530 HS and Olympus SP-610UZ. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX530 HS Gallery and Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX530 HS has physical 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) whilst the Olympus SP-610UZ has measurements of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SX530 HS vs the SP-610UZ.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX530 HS and SP-610UZ is 69 and 79 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The photograph here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX530 HS and SP-610UZ.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX530 HS to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SX530 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.