Canon SX530 HS vs Sony RX10 IV

Below is a detailed overview of the Canon SX530 HS vs Sony RX10 IV, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX530 HS (16MP) and the RX10 IV (20MP) is fairly close but the SX530 HS (1/2.3") and RX10 IV (1") have different sensor size.

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The SX530 HS was announced 3 years before the RX10 IV and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the SX530 HS grades vs the RX10 IV when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX530 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX530 HS Gallery and Sony RX10 IV Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX530 HS features exterior measurements 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 IV has dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") along with a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

Check the Canon SX530 HS vs Sony RX10 IV in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX530 HS compared to the RX10 IV.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX530 HS and RX10 IV is 69 and 52 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing specifications. The photograph below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX530 HS and RX10 IV.

Plainly, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SX530 HS having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony RX10 IV will result in greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The older SX530 HS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.