Canon SX530 HS vs Sony RX10 II

Let's look a little more closely at the Canon SX530 HS and Sony RX10 II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX530 HS (16MP) and the RX10 II (20MP) is very similar but the SX530 HS (1/2.3") and RX10 II (1") use different sensor dimensions.

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The SX530 HS was launched 5 months earlier than the RX10 II so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SX530 HS grades against the RX10 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX530 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX530 HS Gallery and Sony RX10 II Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX530 HS provides external dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Sony RX10 II has measurements of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") along with a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX530 HS and Sony RX10 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SX530 HS and the RX10 II.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX530 HS and RX10 II is 69 and 58 respectively.

Generally, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The image below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX530 HS and RX10 II.

To sum up, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX530 HS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony RX10 II will offer more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively.