Canon SX530 HS vs Olympus SH-3

In this write-up, we are comparing the Canon SX530 HS vs Olympus SH-3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SX530 HS (16MP) and the SH-3 (16MP) is very well matched and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX530 HS was brought out 13 months before the SH-3 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SH-3 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX530 HS scores versus the SH-3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX530 HS and Olympus Stylus SH-3. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX530 HS Gallery and Olympus SH-3 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX530 HS features 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) while the Olympus SH-3 has sizing of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX530 HS vs Olympus SH-3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX530 HS and the SH-3.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX530 HS and SH-3 is 69 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at specifications. The photograph below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX530 HS and SH-3.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photos however you should really take the release date of the products into consideration. The older SX530 HS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.