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Canon SX530 HS vs Pentax X-5

Portability
69
Imaging
41
Features
48
Overall
43
Canon PowerShot SX530 HS front
 
Pentax X-5 front
Portability
65
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Canon SX530 HS vs Pentax X-5 Key Specs

Canon SX530 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 442g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX520 HS
Pentax X-5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 22-580mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 595g - 119 x 86 x 107mm
  • Introduced August 2012
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Canon SX530 HS vs Pentax X-5 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Canon SX530 HS versus Pentax X-5, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the SX530 HS (16MP) and the X-5 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX530 HS was unveiled 2 years later than the X-5 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX530 HS grades against the X-5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX530 HS over the Pentax X-5

 SX530 HS X-5 
IntroducedJanuary 2015August 2012Fresher by 29 months
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax X-5 over the Canon SX530 HS

 X-5 SX530 HS 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Canon SX530 HS and Pentax X-5

 SX530 HS X-5 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Canon SX530 HS vs Pentax X-5 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX530 HS comes with outside dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Pentax X-5 has specifications of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") along with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SX530 HS compared to the X-5.

Canon SX530 HS vs Pentax X-5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX530 HS and X-5 is 69 and 65 respectively.

Canon SX530 HS vs Pentax X-5 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs Pentax X-5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The photograph below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX530 HS and X-5.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of photographs although you have to take the release date of the products into consideration. The newer SX530 HS will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX530 HS vs Pentax X-5 sensor size comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs Pentax X-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX530 HS vs Pentax X-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX530 HS
Portrait photography with Pentax X-5
44
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
44
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX530 HS as a Street photography camera
Pentax X-5 as a Street photography camera
47
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
50
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (595 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX530 HS as a Sports photography camera
Pentax X-5 as a Sports photography camera
51
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.6 frames/s)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (210 per charge)
53
incredible zoom range (22-580mm 26.4 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Travel photography factors
Pentax X-5 Travel photography factors
55
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (210 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
54
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (22mm)
long reach (580mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (595 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Landscape photography information
Pentax X-5 Landscape photography information
46
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery power (210 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
47
has manual focus
pretty wide (22mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Vlogging information
Pentax X-5 Vlogging information
29
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of external mic jack
27
pretty wide (22mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (595g)
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Canon SX530 HS vs Pentax X-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX530 HS and Pentax X-5
 Canon PowerShot SX530 HSPentax X-5
General Information
Brand Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot SX530 HS Pentax X-5
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-01-06 2012-08-22
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 22-580mm (26.4x)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 230k dot
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 1.6 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.50 m 9.10 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 442g (0.97 lbs) 595g (1.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 119 x 86 x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 pictures 330 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $379 $230