Canon SX530 HS vs Olympus SZ-10

Following is a detailed analysis of the Canon SX530 HS versus Olympus SZ-10, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SX530 HS (16MP) and the SZ-10 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX530 HS was manufactured 3 years after the SZ-10 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-10 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the SX530 HS grades versus the SZ-10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX530 HS and Olympus SZ-10. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX530 HS Gallery and Olympus SZ-10 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX530 HS has outside measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-10 has sizing of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX530 HS versus Olympus SZ-10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SX530 HS compared to the SZ-10.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX530 HS and SZ-10 is 69 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The picture below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX530 HS and SZ-10.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX530 HS to give you greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent SX530 HS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.