Canon SX530 HS vs Sony HX99

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon SX530 HS versus Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX530 HS (16MP) and the HX99 (18MP) is pretty comparable but the SX530 HS (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX530 HS was introduced 4 years prior to the HX99 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX99 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SX530 HS matches up versus the HX99 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX530 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX530 HS Gallery & Sony HX99 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX530 HS has external measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Sony HX99 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX530 HS versus Sony HX99 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the SX530 HS vs the HX99.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX530 HS and HX99 is 69 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out specs. The image here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX530 HS and HX99.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX530 HS using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX99 will provide more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged SX530 HS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.