Canon SX530 HS vs Sony A7S

In this article, we are contrasting the Canon SX530 HS versus Sony A7S, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Canon and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the SX530 HS (16MP) and A7S (12MP) and the SX530 HS (1/2.3") and A7S (Full frame) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX530 HS was unveiled 10 months after the A7S so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SX530 HS grades against the A7S in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX530 HS and Sony Alpha A7S. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX530 HS Gallery and Sony A7S Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX530 HS has 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) while the Sony A7S has measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX530 HS versus Sony A7S in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SX530 HS versus the A7S.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX530 HS and A7S is 69 and 77 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The picture underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX530 HS and A7S.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX530 HS having a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Canon SX530 HS will produce greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern SX530 HS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.