Canon SX530 HS vs Sony HX100V

Below, we will be looking at the Canon SX530 HS versus Sony HX100V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX530 HS (16MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX530 HS was launched 3 years after the HX100V which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX530 HS matches up vs the HX100V for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX530 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX530 HS Gallery and Sony HX100V Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX530 HS provides physical dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Sony HX100V has dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX530 HS versus Sony HX100V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX530 HS versus the HX100V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX530 HS and HX100V is 69 and 66 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specs. The picture here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX530 HS and HX100V.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of files though you would want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The newer SX530 HS is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.