Canon SX30 IS vs Canon SX530 HS

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Canon SX30 IS vs Canon SX530 HS

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
14.1 megapixels
24.00mm - 840.00mm (35mm eq.)

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.0 megapixels
24.00mm - 1200.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Succeeded by the Canon SX40 HS
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Succeeded by the Canon SX540 HS
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Differences

Canon SX30 IS advantages over Canon SX530 HS

Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Larger lens aperture
f/2.7 vs f/3.4
Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

370 vs 210 shots
Capture more photos
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Faster shutter
1/3200 vs 1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
6400 vs 3200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Canon SX530 HS advantages over Canon SX30 IS

Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
More telephoto lens reach
1,200 mm vs 840 mm
Capture objects farther away
Newer
10 years vs 14 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Lighter weight
442g vs 615g
Lighter weight
More dots on screen
461k vs 230k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
Faster JPEG shooting
1.6 fps vs 1.3 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
RAW file ability
Neither provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Neither provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Sony HX100V

Canon SX30 IS

Sony HX100V

$440
1/2.3 inch

Hot shoe
Wider angle lens

$312
1/2.3 inch

Built-in GPS
Integrated ND filter

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Canon SX530 HS

Sony HX100V

$479
1/2.3 inch

Built-in Wi-Fi
NFC

$312
1/2.3 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Larger lens aperture

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Compared to Canon SX40 HS

Canon SX30 IS

Canon SX40 HS

$440
1/2.3 inch

More pixels
Higher extended ISO

$342
1/2.3 inch

Shoots 24p video
Shoots 1080p video

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Canon SX530 HS

Canon SX40 HS

$479
1/2.3 inch

Built-in Wi-Fi
NFC

$342
1/2.3 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Bigger pixels

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Compared to Sony HX200V

Canon SX30 IS

Sony HX200V

$440
1/2.3 inch

Hot shoe
Wider angle lens

$349
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon SX30 IS vs Sony HX200V

Canon SX530 HS

Sony HX200V

$479
1/2.3 inch

Built-in Wi-Fi
NFC

$349
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

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Compared to Canon SX520 HS

Canon SX30 IS

Canon SX520 HS

$440
1/2.3 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Larger lens aperture

$345
1/2.3 inch

More telephoto lens reach
Lighter weight

Compare Canon SX30 IS vs Canon SX520 HS

Canon SX530 HS

Canon SX520 HS

$479
1/2.3 inch

Built-in Wi-Fi
More telephoto lens reach

$345
1/2.3 inch

Faster JPEG shooting

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Compared to Canon SX540 HS

Canon SX30 IS

Canon SX540 HS

$440
1/2.3 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Bigger pixels

$364
1/2.3 inch

Built-in Wi-Fi
NFC

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Canon SX530 HS

Canon SX540 HS

$479
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive

$364
1/2.3 inch

More pixels
Shoots 60p video

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