Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon D7200

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Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon D7200

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

Go in depth with our full Canon SX530 HS Review.

APS-C 366.6mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

Go in depth with our full Nikon D7200 Review.
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Succeeded by the Canon SX540 HS
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Succeeded by the Nikon D7500
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Differences

Canon SX530 HS advantages over Nikon D7200

Less expensive
$259* vs $1726
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds

Nikon D7200 advantages over Canon SX530 HS

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Bigger pixels
~ 3.92 vs 1.34 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
RAW file ability
Yes vs No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
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

1110 vs 210 shots
Capture more photos
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Higher-res screen
307k vs 154k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
More pixels
24.2 vs 16.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Longer exposure
30 vs 15 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Faster JPEG shooting
5.8 fps vs 1.6 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/8000 vs 1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 3200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Both provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
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

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
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
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
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
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

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Rugged, weather-sealed body; Great ergonomics and loads of controls; Accurate optical viewfinder; Excellent image quality; Decent burst speed; Swift autofocus; Generous buffer depths; Superb battery life
Mixes plastic and magnesium-alloy panels on exterior; LCD monitor can't be tilted or swiveled; Presents a steep learning curve; No focus peaking in live view; Video mode feels a bit of an afterthought; New Wi-Fi features are rough around the edges
Read our Nikon D7200 Review

The Competition

Compared to Nikon D7500

Canon SX530 HS

Nikon D7500

$259
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$864
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon D7500

Nikon D7200

Nikon D7500

$1016
APS-C

NFC
More telephoto lens reach

$864
APS-C

Less expensive
Shoot 4K video

Compare Nikon D7200 vs Nikon D7500

Compared to Olympus SP-820UZ

Canon SX530 HS

Olympus SP-820UZ

$259
1/2.3 inch

Built-in Wi-Fi
NFC

$299
1/2.3 inch

Shoots 60p video
Bulb shutter

Compare Canon SX530 HS vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Nikon D7200

Olympus SP-820UZ

$1016
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

$299
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Slow-motion videos

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Compared to Sony A77 II

Canon SX530 HS

Sony A77 II

$259
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Lacks anti-aliasing filter

$1198
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

Compare Canon SX530 HS vs Sony A77 II

Nikon D7200

Sony A77 II

$1016
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

$1198
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

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Compared to Canon SX520 HS

Canon SX530 HS

Canon SX520 HS

$259
1/2.3 inch

Built-in Wi-Fi
More telephoto lens reach

$345
1/2.3 inch

Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Canon SX530 HS vs Canon SX520 HS

Nikon D7200

Canon SX520 HS

$1016
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

$345
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Nikon D7200 vs Canon SX520 HS

Compared to Canon SX540 HS

Canon SX530 HS

Canon SX540 HS

$259
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive

$364
1/2.3 inch

More pixels
Shoots 60p video

Compare Canon SX530 HS vs Canon SX540 HS

Nikon D7200

Canon SX540 HS

$1016
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

$364
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon D7200 vs Canon SX540 HS

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