Canon SX530 HS vs Sony RX10 III

In this article, we are reviewing the Canon SX530 HS and Sony RX10 III, 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 III (20MP) is very close but the SX530 HS (1/2.3") and RX10 III (1") enjoy different sensor size.

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The SX530 HS was revealed 14 months earlier than the RX10 III making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SX530 HS scores against the RX10 III in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX530 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III. The full galleries are available at Canon SX530 HS Gallery and Sony RX10 III Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX530 HS features exterior dimensions 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 RX10 III has specifications of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") along with a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).

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

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the SX530 HS vs the RX10 III.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX530 HS and RX10 III is 69 and 53 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The picture underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX530 HS and RX10 III.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX530 HS using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX10 III will result in greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged SX530 HS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.