Canon SX530 HS vs Sony HX50V

Here is a extended comparison of the Canon SX530 HS vs Sony HX50V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX530 HS (16MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX530 HS was launched 21 months later than the HX50V making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SX530 HS matches up vs the HX50V for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX530 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX530 HS Gallery & Sony HX50V Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX530 HS comes with external dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Sony HX50V has sizing of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

See the Canon SX530 HS vs Sony HX50V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX530 HS against the HX50V.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX530 HS and HX50V is 69 and 89 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX530 HS and HX50V.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony HX50V to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The newer SX530 HS will have an advantage in sensor tech.