Canon SX530 HS vs Sony WX1

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon SX530 HS vs Sony WX1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the SX530 HS (16MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the SX530 HS (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") have totally different sensor size.

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The SX530 HS was introduced 5 years later than the WX1 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX530 HS matches up versus the WX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX530 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX530 HS Gallery and Sony WX1 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX530 HS has external 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 WX1 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SX530 HS and the WX1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX530 HS and WX1 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX530 HS and WX1.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX530 HS with its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Canon SX530 HS will provide you with more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern SX530 HS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.