Canon SX530 HS vs Sony a5000

Following is a detailed assessment of the Canon SX530 HS versus Sony a5000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX530 HS (16MP) and the a5000 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the SX530 HS (1/2.3") and a5000 (APS-C) posses different sensor size.

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The SX530 HS was manufactured 13 months after the a5000 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX530 HS matches up against the a5000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX530 HS & Sony Alpha a5000. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX530 HS Gallery & Sony a5000 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX530 HS features 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) and the Sony a5000 has proportions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the SX530 HS vs the a5000.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX530 HS and a5000 is 69 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX530 HS and a5000.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX530 HS due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Sony a5000 will give you greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer SX530 HS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.