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Canon PowerShot SX530 HS

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Pros

  • relatively compact package and zoom functionality
  • controls on the right side are really easy to reach with one hand
  • incredibly intuitive and easy

Cons

  • The camera does not feature an electronic viewfinder
  • Canon only gave this camera a slight upgrade
  • the LCD s default brightness to be a little dark

Key specs

  • CMOS
  • 6.17x4.55 mm
  • 16 Mpx
  • 4608, 3456 px
  • 3.4
  • Face detection, Multi Point Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus
  • 3.0 in
  • no

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Canon PowerShot SX530 HS - Pros & Cons

Canon PowerShot SX530 HS

Pros

  • relatively compact package and zoom functionality
  • controls on the right side are really easy to reach with one hand
  • incredibly intuitive and easy
  • a comfortable grip
  • handles well
  • and shoots solid photos
  • The image stabilization was pretty good
  • feels and found the design well suited to easy and intuitive use
  • Macro focusing is pretty impressive
  • Autofocus is generally swift and accurate
  • comfortable grip on the right side makes the camera easy to hold

Cons

  • The camera does not feature an electronic viewfinder
  • Canon only gave this camera a slight upgrade
  • the LCD s default brightness to be a little dark
  • it s not the best option for the price
  • outdated camera
  • no zoom switch on the lens barrel
  • the digital zoom applied are grainy and smudgy
  • compact flash card)
  • Depending on memory card speed / capacity / compression setting
  • images are a little soft at the default sharpening setting
  • only as wide shots

Canon PowerShot SX530 HS - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
3 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
3200
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
16 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
4608 x 3456 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Canon PowerShot SX530 HS - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCMOS
Sensor size0.24 in
Sensor photo detectors17.0 Mpx
Effective pixels16.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 1:1
  • 4:3
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
Max resolution4608 x 3456 px
Other resolutions
  • 3264x2448
  • 2048x1536
  • 640x480
  • 4608x2592
  • 3264x1832
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x360
  • 4608x3072
  • 3264x2176
  • 2048x1368
  • 640x424
  • 3456x3456
  • 2448x2448
  • 1536x1536
ProcessorDIGIC 4+
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom50.0 x
Digital zoom4.0 x
Minimum aperture3.4
Maximum aperture3.4
Focal length equiv24 - 1200
Focus adjustmentAuto/Manual
Autofocus
  • Face detection
  • Multi Point Auto Focus
  • Single Auto Focus
Auto Focus (AF) lockyes
Manual focusyes
Normal focus range1.97 in
Auto Focus (AF) assist beamyes
Macro focus range0.0 in
Number of focus points9
Image stabiliserOptical
Filter threadno
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Photography features
Shooting modes
  • Auto
  • Manual
  • Program
Minimum shutter speed15.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityno
Aperture priorityno
Manual exposure modeno
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Auto exposure lockyes
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 10
Histogramyes
Subject / scene modesyes
Built-in flashyes
Flash range5.5
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Flash OFF
  • Flash ON
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
External flashno
Continuous drive1.6 fps
Scene modes
  • Fireworks
  • Night
  • Portrait
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
Manual settingsyes
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 10
  • custom
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Microphone typeStereo
Speaker typeMono
Supported audio file formatsAAC
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Dimensions
Weight14.74 oz
Width4.72 in
Height3.22 in
Depth3.62 in
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Power
Power source typeBattery
Battery life (CIPA)210
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Battery capacity1060.0 mAh
Rechargeable batteryyes
Battery voltage3.7 V
Number of batteries supported1
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Other features
GPSno
Orientation sensoryes
Energy Star certifiedno
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Image
ISO
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • 3200
ISO Autoyes
ISO minimum100
ISO maximum3200
Maximum image resolution4608 x 3456 px
White balance presets5
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Custom modes
  • Daylight
  • Fluorescent
  • Fluorescent H
  • Tungsten
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formats
  • EXIF
  • JPG
Photo effects
  • Black&White
  • Neutral
  • Sepia
  • Skin tones
  • Vivid
Image stabilizeryes
Image stabilization typeOptical
Supported aspect ratios
  • 1:1
  • 3:2
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
Uncompressed formatNo
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size3.0 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD
Display aspect ratio4:3
Screen dots461000
Touch screenno
Field of view100.0 %
Live viewyes
ViewfinderNone
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px
Video recordingyes
Recording resolutions
  • 640 x 480
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 1080
HD typeFull HD
Supported video file formats
  • MP4
  • MPEG-4
Analog signal format system
  • NTSC
  • PAL
Camera playback
  • Movie
  • Single image
  • Slide show
  • Thumbnails
Max frame rate (highest resolution)30.0 fps
Max frame rate (regardless of res.)30.0 fps
Motion JPEG frame rate30.0 fps
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Design
Body typeBridge
Colour of productBlack
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Camera file system
  • DPOF 1.1
  • Exif 2.3
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Connectivity
HDMIyes
HDMI connector typeMini
USB version2.0
Headphone portno
Microphone portno
WirelessBuilt-In
Supported WiFi types
  • IEEE 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
  • IEEE 802.11n
Remote controlyes
PictBridgeyes
NFCyes
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
AV outputyes

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Canon PowerShot SX530 HS Canon - Editorial Reviews (20)

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4.0

A 50x optical zoom camera that's a good option if you want to start photographing wildlife

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Published: 17.06.2015
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4.0

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Published: 05.01.2015
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The Canon SX530 gets a whopping 50x zoom and new Active Tag NFC for improved connectivity. See our Canon SX530 preview for what else is new!

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A 50x optical zoom camera that's a good option if you want to start photographing wildlife

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Published: 19.10.2015
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0.0

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…

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Published: 14.04.2015
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3.5

An incremental upgrade to last year's PowerShot SX520 HS, the PowerShot SX530 HS includes a longer 50x zoom lens and Wi-Fi.

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Published: 19.03.2015
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3.5

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.

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4.4

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

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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

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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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Published: 28.05.2015
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3.0

The Canon PowerShot SX offers a powerful 50x zoom in a lightweight, DSLR-like body, but don't expect many frills.

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Published: 30.10.2015
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3.5

The Canon PowerShot SX530 HS is a bridge super-zoom camera with a massive 50x zoom lens. The Canon SX530 also offers 16 megapixels, a 3-inch LCD screen, full manual controls and 1080p HD movies. Read our in-depth Canon PowerShot SX530 HS review now...

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Published: 05.01.2015
Canon sticks to more zoom, megapixels for latest round of PowerShots

Focused on delivering point-and-shoots with mass appeal at CES 2015, Canon delivers three new megazooms and a pair of ultracompacts.