Poor | Average | Good | Excellent | |
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Screen size | 3 in Best: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 Screen size: 6.7 in | |||
ISO maximum | 3200 Best: Pentax KP ISO maximum: 819200 | |||
Effective pixels | 16 Mpx Best: Hasselblad H6D-100c Effective pixels: 100 Mpx | |||
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 px Best: Leica M11 Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px |
Sensor type | CMOS |
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Sensor size | 0.24 in |
Sensor photo detectors | 17.0 Mpx |
Effective pixels | 16.0 Mpx |
Image ratio w:h |
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Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 px |
Other resolutions |
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Processor | DIGIC 4+ |
Optical zoom | 50.0 x |
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Digital zoom | 4.0 x |
Minimum aperture | 3.4 |
Maximum aperture | 3.4 |
Focal length equiv | 24 - 1200 |
Focus adjustment | Auto/Manual |
Autofocus |
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Auto Focus (AF) lock | yes |
Manual focus | yes |
Normal focus range | 1.97 in |
Auto Focus (AF) assist beam | yes |
Macro focus range | 0.0 in |
Number of focus points | 9 |
Image stabiliser | Optical |
Filter thread | no |
Shooting modes |
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Minimum shutter speed | 15.0 s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1.0 s |
Shutter priority | no |
Aperture priority | no |
Manual exposure mode | no |
Exposure compensation plus | 2 |
Exposure compensation minus | -2 |
Expousure compensation steps | 1/3 |
Auto exposure lock | yes |
Self-timer delay |
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Histogram | yes |
Subject / scene modes | yes |
Built-in flash | yes |
Flash range | 5.5 |
Flash modes |
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External flash | no |
Continuous drive | 1.6 fps |
Scene modes |
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Self-timer | yes |
Metering modes |
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Manual settings | yes |
Self-timer options |
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Built-in microphone | yes |
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Microphone type | Stereo |
Speaker type | Mono |
Supported audio file formats | AAC |
Weight | 14.74 oz |
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Width | 4.72 in |
Height | 3.22 in |
Depth | 3.62 in |
Power source type | Battery |
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Battery life (CIPA) | 210 |
Battery technology | Lithium-Ion |
Battery capacity | 1060.0 mAh |
Rechargeable battery | yes |
Battery voltage | 3.7 V |
Number of batteries supported | 1 |
GPS | no |
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Orientation sensor | yes |
Energy Star certified | no |
ISO |
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ISO Auto | yes |
ISO minimum | 100 |
ISO maximum | 3200 |
Maximum image resolution | 4608 x 3456 px |
White balance presets | 5 |
White balance modes |
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Custom white balance | yes |
Supported image file formats |
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Photo effects |
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Image stabilizer | yes |
Image stabilization type | Optical |
Supported aspect ratios |
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Uncompressed format | No |
Screen size | 3.0 in |
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Articulated LCD | no |
Screen technology | LCD |
Display aspect ratio | 4:3 |
Screen dots | 461000 |
Touch screen | no |
Field of view | 100.0 % |
Live view | yes |
Viewfinder | None |
Maximum resolution | 1920 x 1080 px |
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Video recording | yes |
Recording resolutions |
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HD type | Full HD |
Supported video file formats |
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Analog signal format system |
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Camera playback |
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Max frame rate (highest resolution) | 30.0 fps |
Max frame rate (regardless of res.) | 30.0 fps |
Motion JPEG frame rate | 30.0 fps |
Body type | Bridge |
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Colour of product | Black |
Environmentally sealed | no |
Compatible memory cards |
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Storage types |
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Camera file system |
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HDMI | yes |
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HDMI connector type | Mini |
USB version | 2.0 |
Headphone port | no |
Microphone port | no |
Wireless | Built-In |
Supported WiFi types |
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Remote control | yes |
PictBridge | yes |
NFC | yes |
Wireless network (Wi-Fi) | yes |
AV output | yes |
A 50x optical zoom camera that's a good option if you want to start photographing wildlife
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If you’re looking for the best digital camera to cut your photography teeth on, you cannot go wrong with a Canon PowerShot SX530 HS. Even being a few years
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A 50x optical zoom camera that's a good option if you want to start photographing wildlife
VerdictIn depthQualitySamplesVerdictThe Canon PowerShot SX530 HS is a new super-zoom camera that updates the SX520 HS released only six months earlier. The main difference is an increase in the zoom range – up to 50x with an equivalent range of 24-1200mm from the earlier model’s 38x. Wifi, which was included on the older SX510 HS…
An incremental upgrade to last year's PowerShot SX520 HS, the PowerShot SX530 HS includes a longer 50x zoom lens and Wi-Fi.
The Canon PowerShot SX530 HS is a fairly compact superzoom camera with a 50x zoom lens, but it can be slow to focus when zoomed in all the way.
The Powershot SX530 is an HS Digital Camera that delivers splendid image quality. It comes with 50x optical zoom and can also record videos in 1080 HD. It
Review posted 03/26/2015 Quick TakeProsExtremely powerful zoom lensVery effective image stabilizationStrong built-in flashAuto focus is usually fast and accurateFull 1080p HD video recordingBuilt-in Wi-FiNFC for connecting to smartphonesTracking AF works pretty wellGood assortment of filters and effects
We tested the Canon PowerShot SX530 and found it to be great for novices and hobbyists. It’s easy to use, feels like a more expensive camera, and takes great photos.
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