Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung SL820
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Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2015
- Old Model is Canon SX520 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
- Released February 2009
- Also referred to as IT100

Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung SL820 Overview
On this page, we will be comparing the Canon SX530 HS versus Samsung SL820, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the SX530 HS (16MP) and SL820 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SX530 HS was released 5 years after the SL820 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SL820 being a Compact camera.
Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX530 HS grades against the SL820 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung SL820 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX530 HS & Samsung SL820. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX530 HS Gallery & Samsung SL820 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX530 HS over the Samsung SL820
SX530 HS | SL820 | |||
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Released | January 2015 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 72 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Canon SX530 HS
SL820 | SX530 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX530 HS and Samsung SL820
SX530 HS | SL820 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX530 HS has got physical dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL820 has sizing of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check the Canon SX530 HS versus Samsung SL820 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX530 HS against the SL820.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX530 HS and SL820 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching specs. The picture underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX530 HS and SL820.
All in all, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Canon SX530 HS to render greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The younger SX530 HS will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung SL820 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX530 HS | Samsung SL820 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX530 HS | Samsung SL820 |
Otherwise known as | - | IT100 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2015-01-06 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 4+ | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
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 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.4-6.5 | f/3.4-5.8 |
Macro focus range | 0cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.6 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.50 m | 4.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 442 gr (0.97 lbs) | 168 gr (0.37 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 210 images | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6LH | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $379 | $280 |