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Canon SX530 HS vs Sony HX350

Portability
69
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Canon PowerShot SX530 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48

Canon SX530 HS vs Sony HX350 Key Specs

Canon SX530 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 442g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Succeeded the Canon SX520 HS
Sony HX350
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Released December 2016
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Canon SX530 HS vs Sony HX350 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon SX530 HS vs Sony HX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX530 HS (16MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX530 HS was announced 23 months earlier than the HX350 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SX530 HS matches up versus the HX350 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX530 HS over the Sony HX350

 SX530 HS HX350 

Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Canon SX530 HS

 HX350 SX530 HS 
ReleasedDecember 2016January 2015Newer by 23 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k461kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX530 HS and Sony HX350

 SX530 HS HX350 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon SX530 HS vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX530 HS enjoys physical dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Sony HX350 has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SX530 HS versus the HX350.

Canon SX530 HS vs Sony HX350 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX530 HS and HX350 is 69 and 62 respectively.

Canon SX530 HS vs Sony HX350 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX530 HS and HX350.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony HX350 to result in more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged SX530 HS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX530 HS vs Sony HX350 sensor size comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX530 HS vs Sony HX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Portrait photography details
Sony HX350 Portrait photography details
44
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
47
has manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
includes face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Street photography advice
Sony HX350 Street photography advice
46
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
50
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (652 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX530 HS as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX350 as a Sports photography camera
51
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.6 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery power (210 per charge)
53
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Travel photography factors
Sony HX350 Travel photography factors
55
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low battery power (210 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
54
resolution is good (20MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (652g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Landscape photography information
Sony HX350 Landscape photography information
45
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery power (210 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
49
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Vlogging features
Sony HX350 Vlogging features
29
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
27
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (652 grams)
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Canon SX530 HS vs Sony HX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX530 HS and Sony HX350
 Canon PowerShot SX530 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX530 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-01-06 2016-12-20
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ BIONZ X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.6 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.50 m 8.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 442 grams (0.97 lb) 652 grams (1.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
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 shots 300 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $379 -