Canon SX530 HS vs Sony A450

The following is a complete review of the Canon SX530 HS vs Sony A450, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX530 HS (16MP) and the A450 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the SX530 HS (1/2.3") and A450 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.

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The SX530 HS was introduced 5 years after the A450 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX530 HS scores vs the A450 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX530 HS & Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX530 HS Gallery & Sony A450 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX530 HS offers outside dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Sony A450 has sizing of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX530 HS vs Sony A450 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SX530 HS and the A450.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX530 HS and A450 is 69 and 65 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specs. The picture below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX530 HS and A450.

All in all, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX530 HS with its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Canon SX530 HS will provide extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SX530 HS should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.