Canon SX530 HS vs Olympus 6000

Below, we will be comparing the Canon SX530 HS versus Olympus 6000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the SX530 HS (16MP) and 6000 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX530 HS was unveiled 5 years after the 6000 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus 6000 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX530 HS grades versus the 6000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX530 HS & Olympus Stylus Tough 6000. The full galleries are available at Canon SX530 HS Gallery & Olympus 6000 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX530 HS features exterior measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Olympus 6000 has dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX530 HS versus Olympus 6000 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SX530 HS compared to the 6000.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX530 HS and 6000 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The picture below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX530 HS and 6000.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon SX530 HS to produce more detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer SX530 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.