Canon SX530 HS vs Olympus SP-100

Below, we will be looking at the Canon SX530 HS vs Olympus SP-100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SX530 HS (16MP) and the SP-100 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX530 HS was released 12 months later than the SP-100 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX530 HS scores versus the SP-100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX530 HS and Olympus Stylus SP-100. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX530 HS Gallery and Olympus SP-100 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX530 HS has external 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-100 has dimensions of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") along with a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX530 HS compared to the SP-100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX530 HS and SP-100 is 69 and 63 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through technical specs. The graphic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX530 HS and SP-100.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP so you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you will need to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The newer SX530 HS will have an edge in sensor technology.