Canon SX530 HS vs Sony a5100

Here, we are analyzing the Canon SX530 HS and Sony a5100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the SX530 HS (16MP) and a5100 (24MP) and the SX530 HS (1/2.3") and a5100 (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.

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The SX530 HS was unveiled 5 months after the a5100 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX530 HS scores vs the a5100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX530 HS and Sony Alpha a5100. The full galleries are available at Canon SX530 HS Gallery and Sony a5100 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX530 HS enjoys outer measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Sony a5100 has proportions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Check the Canon SX530 HS and Sony a5100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the SX530 HS versus the a5100.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX530 HS and a5100 is 69 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The pic underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX530 HS and a5100.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX530 HS with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony a5100 will deliver more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively.