Canon SX530 HS vs Sony A6000

Here, we are analyzing the Canon SX530 HS vs Sony A6000, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Canon and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the SX530 HS (16MP) and A6000 (24MP) and the SX530 HS (1/2.3") and A6000 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX530 HS was released 9 months later than the A6000 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SX530 HS scores against the A6000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX530 HS & Sony Alpha a6000. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX530 HS Gallery & Sony A6000 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX530 HS provides external measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Sony A6000 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") and a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX530 HS compared to the A6000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX530 HS and A6000 is 69 and 85 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX530 HS and A6000.

As you can see, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SX530 HS because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony A6000 will render greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The younger SX530 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.