Canon SX530 HS vs Pentax RZ18

Its time to look more in depth at the Canon SX530 HS versus Pentax RZ18, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the SX530 HS (16MP) and the RZ18 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX530 HS was unveiled 3 years later than the RZ18 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax RZ18 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SX530 HS scores against the RZ18 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX530 HS and Pentax Optio RZ18. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX530 HS Gallery and Pentax RZ18 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX530 HS offers outer measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Pentax RZ18 has sizing of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX530 HS versus Pentax RZ18 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX530 HS against the RZ18.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX530 HS and RZ18 is 69 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX530 HS and RZ18.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of images although you have to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern SX530 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.