Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon SX530 HS versus Samsung Galaxy Camera, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX530 HS (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX530 HS was released 23 months after the Galaxy Camera which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SX530 HS scores vs the Galaxy Camera in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX530 HS and Samsung Galaxy Camera. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX530 HS Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX530 HS has got outer dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX530 HS against the Galaxy Camera.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX530 HS and Galaxy Camera is 69 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The picture underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX530 HS and Galaxy Camera.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of images though you might want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern SX530 HS provides an advantage in sensor tech.