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Canon SX530 HS vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
69 Imaging
40 Features
48 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX530 HS front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88 Imaging
54 Features
86 Overall
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Canon SX530 HS vs Sony ZV-1 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
  • Announced January 2015
  • Replaced the Canon SX520 HS
Sony ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
  • Launched May 2020
  • Replacement is Sony ZV-1 II
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Canon SX530 HS vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Canon SX530 HS vs Sony ZV-1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX530 HS (16MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is very similar but the SX530 HS (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX530 HS was introduced 6 years before the ZV-1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX530 HS matches up against the ZV-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX530 HS over the Sony ZV-1

          

          

            
 SX530 HS ZV-1 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Canon SX530 HS

          

          

            
 ZV-1 SX530 HS 
LaunchedMay 2020January 2015Fresher by 65 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution922k461kSharper display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon SX530 HS and Sony ZV-1

          

          

            
 SX530 HS ZV-1 
Focus manually  Dial precise focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon SX530 HS vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX530 HS has outer dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Sony ZV-1 has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SX530 HS and the ZV-1.
Canon SX530 HS vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX530 HS and ZV-1 is 69 and 88 respectively.
Canon SX530 HS vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX530 HS vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX530 HS and ZV-1.
Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX530 HS using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Sony ZV-1 will deliver greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The older SX530 HS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

            Canon SX530 HS vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX530 HS vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon SX530 HS vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX530 HS Portrait photography factors
Sony ZV-1 Portrait photography factors
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 has manual focus
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
72
 has manual focus
 sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
 sensor size is decent (1")
 has face detect focus
 exports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon SX530 HS Street photography information
Sony ZV-1 Street photography information
46
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
85
 screen can move to multiple angles
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor size is decent (1")
 exports RAW files
 features focus via touch
 lighter than average (294g)
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX530 HS Sports photography information
Sony ZV-1 Sports photography information
51
 excellent zoom range (24-1200mm  50.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking focus
 comes with phase detect autofocus
 very slow continuous shooting (1.6 frames per second)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 low battery pack (210 CIPA)
70
 silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
 max frames per second high (24.0 frames per second)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (1")
 has tracking focus
 supports phase detect auto focus
 terrible battery power (260 shots)
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX530 HS Travel photography highlights
Sony ZV-1 Travel photography highlights
55
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 really wide (24mm)
 long reach (1200mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 low battery pack (210 per charge)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
81
 lighter than average (294 grams)
 has bluetooth
 features focus via touch
 sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
 display is selfie friendly
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 great max aperture (f1.8)
 terrible battery power (260 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon SX530 HS as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony ZV-1 as a Landscape photography camera
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 has manual focus
 really wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 low battery pack (210 per charge)
 lack of Timelapse function
70
 has manual focus
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 great max aperture (f1.8)
 decent sized screen (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
 sensor size is decent (1")
 exports RAW files
 cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 terrible battery power (260 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX530 HS Vlogging details
Sony ZV-1 Vlogging details
29
 really wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 lack of microphone port
86
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 great max aperture (f1.8)
 display is selfie friendly
 touchscreen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect focus
 high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 comes with mic support
 lighter than average (294 grams)
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Canon SX530 HS vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX530 HS and Sony ZV-1
 Canon PowerShot SX530 HSSony ZV-1
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX530 HS Sony ZV-1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2015-01-06 2020-05-27
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW format    
Min boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points 9 315
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus distance 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.6 frames per sec 24.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 5.50 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 442 gr (0.97 pounds) 294 gr (0.65 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 photos 260 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $379 $750