Canon SX530 HS vs Sony HX90V

Following is a extensive overview of the Canon SX530 HS vs Sony HX90V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX530 HS (16MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is fairly well matched and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX530 HS was unveiled 3 months before the HX90V so they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SX530 HS grades versus the HX90V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX530 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX530 HS Gallery & Sony HX90V Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX530 HS has got outside measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Sony HX90V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX530 HS vs Sony HX90V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the SX530 HS versus the HX90V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX530 HS and HX90V is 69 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The picture underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX530 HS and HX90V.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony HX90V to resolve greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively.