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Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon P530

Portability
63
Imaging
48
Features
67
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX70 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix P530 front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon P530 Key Specs

Canon SX70 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 21-1365mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 608g - 127 x 91 x 117mm
  • Revealed September 2018
Nikon P530
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 494g - 123 x 84 x 98mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Older Model is Nikon P520
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Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon P530 Overview

Here is a extended review of the Canon SX70 HS versus Nikon P530, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and P530 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was revealed 4 years later than the P530 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX70 HS grades versus the P530 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX70 HS over the Nikon P530

 SX70 HS P530 
LaunchedSeptember 2018February 2014Fresher by 57 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution922k921kClearer display (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon P530 over the Canon SX70 HS

 P530 SX70 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX70 HS and Nikon P530

 SX70 HS P530 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon P530 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX70 HS enjoys external dimensions of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") and a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Nikon P530 has sizing of 123mm x 84mm x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX70 HS versus Nikon P530 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the SX70 HS compared to the P530.

Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon P530 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX70 HS and P530 is 63 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon P530 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon P530 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The graphic here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX70 HS and P530.

As you have seen, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX70 HS to deliver extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SX70 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon P530 sensor size comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon P530 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon P530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Portrait photography features
Nikon P530 Portrait photography features
55
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
44
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX70 HS
Street photography with Nikon P530
58
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (608g)
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (494 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX70 HS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P530 as a Sports photography camera
57
excellent zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
48
excellent zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (240 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX70 HS
Travel photography with Nikon P530
64
connects via bluetooth
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
really wide (21mm)
long reach (1365mm)
heavier than competition (608 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1000mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (240 per charge)
heavier than competition in class (494 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Landscape photography details
Nikon P530 Landscape photography details
58
manual focus
really wide (21mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
45
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery (240 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Vlogging factors
Nikon P530 Vlogging factors
64
really wide (21mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic port
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
heavier than competition (608 grams)
27
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of mic socket
heavier than competition in class (494 grams)
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Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon P530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX70 HS and Nikon P530
 Canon PowerShot SX70 HSNikon Coolpix P530
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Nikon Coolpix P530
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2018-09-20 2014-02-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 8 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21-1365mm (65.0x) 24-1000mm (41.7x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 0cm 0cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at Auto ISO) 8.00 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, off TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/100/30/25p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
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 608 gr (1.34 pounds) 494 gr (1.09 pounds)
Dimensions 127 x 91 x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") 123 x 84 x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9")
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 325 pictures 240 pictures
Style of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $550 $280