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Canon SX530 HS vs Sony HX20V

Portability
69
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Canon PowerShot SX530 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
50
Overall
44

Canon SX530 HS vs Sony HX20V Key Specs

Canon SX530 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 442g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Old Model is Canon SX520 HS
Sony HX20V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Superseded the Sony HX10V
  • New Model is Sony HX30V
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Canon SX530 HS vs Sony HX20V Overview

Here is a thorough comparison of the Canon SX530 HS and Sony HX20V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX530 HS (16MP) and the HX20V (18MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX530 HS was revealed 2 years later than the HX20V and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX530 HS matches up versus the HX20V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX530 HS over the Sony HX20V

 SX530 HS HX20V 
RevealedJanuary 2015July 2012Fresher by 30 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Canon SX530 HS

 HX20V SX530 HS 
Screen resolution922k461kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX530 HS and Sony HX20V

 SX530 HS HX20V 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon SX530 HS vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX530 HS features outer 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 HX20V has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX530 HS and Sony HX20V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the SX530 HS compared to the HX20V.

Canon SX530 HS vs Sony HX20V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX530 HS and HX20V is 69 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX530 HS vs Sony HX20V top view buttons comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The visual here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX530 HS and HX20V.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony HX20V to provide greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger SX530 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX530 HS vs Sony HX20V sensor size comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX530 HS vs Sony HX20V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Portrait photography factors
Sony HX20V Portrait photography factors
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has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
44
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
has face detect focusing
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX530 HS
Street photography with Sony HX20V
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (254g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Sports photography features
Sony HX20V Sports photography features
51
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
max fps low (1.6 frames per second)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (210 CIPA)
49
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Travel photography features
Sony HX20V Travel photography features
55
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
bad battery life (210 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than competition (254 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Landscape photography details
Sony HX20V Landscape photography details
45
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery life (210 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
50
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Vlogging factors
Sony HX20V Vlogging factors
29
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
34
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (254 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
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Canon SX530 HS vs Sony HX20V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX530 HS and Sony HX20V
 Canon PowerShot SX530 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX530 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-01-06 2012-07-20
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.6 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.50 m 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 442g (0.97 lbs) 254g (0.56 lbs)
Dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 photos 320 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $379 $397