Canon SX530 HS vs Sony WX30

Following is a in-depth overview of the Canon SX530 HS vs Sony WX30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX530 HS (16MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX530 HS was introduced 3 years after the WX30 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SX530 HS scores against the WX30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX530 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX530 HS Gallery and Sony WX30 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX530 HS features physical 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 WX30 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX530 HS vs Sony WX30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SX530 HS versus the WX30.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX530 HS and WX30 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The image here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX530 HS and WX30.

All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photos but you would want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern SX530 HS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.