Canon SX530 HS vs Sony TX7

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon SX530 HS and Sony TX7, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the SX530 HS (16MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the SX530 HS (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The SX530 HS was launched 5 years later than the TX7 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the SX530 HS grades against the TX7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX530 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX530 HS Gallery and Sony TX7 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX530 HS offers physical measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Sony TX7 has measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX530 HS and Sony TX7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SX530 HS versus the TX7.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX530 HS and TX7 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX530 HS and TX7.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX530 HS due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon SX530 HS will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher SX530 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.