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Canon SX530 HS vs Sony TX200V

Portability
69
Imaging
41
Features
48
Overall
43
Canon PowerShot SX530 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Canon SX530 HS vs Sony TX200V Key Specs

Canon SX530 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 442g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Superseded the Canon SX520 HS
Sony TX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Canon SX530 HS vs Sony TX200V Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Canon SX530 HS versus Sony TX200V, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX530 HS (16MP) and the TX200V (18MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX530 HS was announced 2 years after the TX200V which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX530 HS matches up versus the TX200V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX530 HS over the Sony TX200V

 SX530 HS TX200V 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2012Newer by 36 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Canon SX530 HS

 TX200V SX530 HS 
Display size3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k461kSharper display (+769k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX530 HS and Sony TX200V

 SX530 HS TX200V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Canon SX530 HS vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Canon SX530 HS provides physical measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Sony TX200V has specifications of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX530 HS versus Sony TX200V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX530 HS against the TX200V.

Canon SX530 HS vs Sony TX200V size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX530 HS and TX200V is 69 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX530 HS vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The picture here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX530 HS and TX200V.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony TX200V to deliver more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern SX530 HS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX530 HS vs Sony TX200V sensor size comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX530 HS vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX530 HS
Portrait photography with Sony TX200V
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has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
36
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Street photography advice
Sony TX200V Street photography advice
47
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
68
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX530 HS
Sports photography with Sony TX200V
51
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (1.6 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (210 CIPA)
49
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Travel photography details
Sony TX200V Travel photography details
55
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (210 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
71
weather proofing
provides touch to focus
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX530 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX200V as a Landscape photography camera
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has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery power (210 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
47
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3.3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Vlogging advice
Sony TX200V Vlogging advice
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pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic support
35
rather wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone socket
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Canon SX530 HS vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX530 HS and Sony TX200V
 Canon PowerShot SX530 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX530 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2015-01-06 2012-01-30
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range 0cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3.3 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.6 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.50 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 442g (0.97 lbs) 129g (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 pictures 220 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $379 $500