Canon SX530 HS vs Sony HX30V

Below, we are reviewing the Canon SX530 HS versus Sony HX30V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX530 HS (16MP) and the HX30V (18MP) is very close and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

The SX530 HS was brought out 2 years later than the HX30V and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SX530 HS matches up versus the HX30V for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX530 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX530 HS Gallery & Sony HX30V Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX530 HS enjoys external dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Sony HX30V has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX530 HS versus Sony HX30V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SX530 HS against the HX30V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX530 HS and HX30V is 69 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The photograph here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX530 HS and HX30V.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony HX30V to result in greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The younger SX530 HS will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.