Canon SX530 HS vs Sony HX400V

Below is a in depth analysis of the Canon SX530 HS vs Sony HX400V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX530 HS (16MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX530 HS was manufactured 11 months later than the HX400V and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SX530 HS grades against the HX400V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX530 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX530 HS Gallery & Sony HX400V Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX530 HS offers physical measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Sony HX400V has measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX530 HS vs Sony HX400V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SX530 HS and the HX400V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX530 HS and HX400V is 69 and 62 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX530 HS and HX400V.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony HX400V to resolve more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SX530 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.