Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Below is a in-depth review of the Canon SX530 HS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX530 HS (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is relatively close and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX530 HS was introduced 13 months later than the Galaxy Camera 2 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SX530 HS grades against the Galaxy Camera 2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX530 HS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX530 HS Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX530 HS offers physical 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) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has specifications of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX530 HS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX530 HS compared to the Galaxy Camera 2.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX530 HS and Galaxy Camera 2 is 69 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through specs. The visual underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX530 HS and Galaxy Camera 2.

All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of images but you should consider the release date of the cameras into account. The younger SX530 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.