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Canon PowerShot SX530 HS Review | 108 Data compared

Avg. price:~£170Sensor size:1/2.3"Weight:442 gBattery life (CIPA):210 shots

Canon PowerShot SX530 HS Review: Compare 108 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Cameras category and whether it is worth buying.

4.5

Overall score

Score
4.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the camera's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best cameras on the market.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
Score components

90%

4.1

Technical score

10%

8.8

User score

â–¼Worse than 77% of cameras
4.1

Technical score

Technical score
4.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Cameras category across these key areas: Sensor & Image, Photo Features, Video & Audio, Display & Design, Battery & Power, Connectivity & Storage.
When it matters
When you want to compare cameras based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
Score components

28%

4.7

Sensor & Image

25%

2.9

Photo Features

18%

4.0

Video & Audio

14%

4.9

Display & Design

8%

3.5

Battery & Power

7%

4.9

Connectivity & Storage

â–¼Worse than 86% of cameras
8.8

User score

User score
8.8/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 89% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

8.9

Number of reviews

Based on 612 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–²Better than 89% of cameras
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Technical Specifications of camera Canon PowerShot SX530 HS

Technical score
Technical score
4.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Cameras category across these key areas: Sensor & Image, Photo Features, Video & Audio, Display & Design, Battery & Power, Connectivity & Storage.
When it matters
When you want to compare cameras based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
Score components:

28%

4.7

Sensor & Image

25%

2.9

Photo Features

18%

4.0

Video & Audio

14%

4.9

Display & Design

8%

3.5

Battery & Power

7%

4.9

Connectivity & Storage

4.1
User score
User score
8.8/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 89% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

8.9

Number of reviews

Based on 612 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
8.8
Popularity
Popularity
8.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When you want to see which cameras attract the most buyer attention and review activity.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 84% of models
Popularity:
Canon PowerShot SX530 HS has a popularity score of 8.9, which is higher than 83.8% of cameras.
8.9
Value for money
Value for money
6.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the camera's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you want to know how much overall quality you get for the price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
Score components:

60%

4.5

Overall score

40%

9.6

Price

6.1
Sensor size
1/2.3"
Sensor size
1/2.3"
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
This camera uses a sensor classified as 1/2.3"; it is smaller than the sensor in 60.5% of cameras and the same size as the sensor in 38.1% of cameras.
Main camera megapixels
16 MP
Main camera megapixels
16 MP
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
This camera has a sensor resolution of 16 MP, which is lower than that of 61.9% of cameras and equal to that of 10.1% of cameras.
Main camera pixel size
1.33 µm
Main camera pixel size
1.33 µm
â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
This camera has sensor pixels measuring 1.33 µm, which are smaller than those in 88.2% of cameras and the same size as those in 3.6% of cameras.
Base ISO
100
Base ISO
100
â–¼ Worse than 28% of models
Market range: <80 – >200
This camera has a base ISO of 100 which is higher than that of 19.9% of cameras and equal to that of 52.4% of cameras.
Max ISO
ISO 3200 ISO
Max ISO
ISO 3,200
â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
This camera reaches a maximum sensitivity of ISO 3,200, which is lower than that of 62.9% of cameras and equal to that of 22.7% of cameras.
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Lens mount
N/A
Built-in focus motor
no
Built-in focus motor
no
â–¼ Worse than 11% of models
This camera does not have a built-in focus motor. 11% of cameras have a built-in focus motor.
N. of focus points
9
N. of focus points
9
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Market range: <9 – >399
This camera has 9 focus points, fewer than the number offered by 67.1% of cameras and equal to the number offered by 26% of cameras.
Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
no
Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
no
â–¼ Worse than 37% of models
This camera does not support phase-detection autofocus for photos. 37.5% of cameras support phase-detection autofocus for photos.
AF tracking
yes
AF tracking
yes
â–² Better than 12% of models
This camera supports AF tracking. This feature is available on 88% of cameras.
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Max video resolution
1920 px
Max video resolution
1920 px
â–² Better than 29% of models
This camera supports 1920 px video recording which is higher quality than that of 28.7% of cameras and equal to that of 47.1% of cameras.
Video bitrate
30 Mbps
Video bitrate
30 Mbps
â–² Better than 49% of models
Market range: <12 Mbps – >237 Mbps
This camera has a video bitrate of 30 Mbps which is higher than that of 48.6% of cameras and equal to that of 3.9% of cameras.
Video bit depth
8 bit
Video bit depth
8 bit
â–¼ Worse than 12% of models
This camera supports video at 8 bit, a bit depth higher than that of 7.8% of cameras and equal to that of 80.6% of cameras.
Video chroma subsampling
4:2:0
Video chroma subsampling
4:2:0
â–¼ Worse than 22% of models
This camera supports 4:2:0 video chroma subsampling which is more advanced than that of 7.8% of cameras and equal to that of 69.9% of cameras.
Video codecs
H.264
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Type
bridge
Weight
442 g
Weight
442 g
â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
Market range: <142 g – >812 g
This camera weighs 442 g which is heavier than 55.6% of cameras and equal to the weight of 0.2% of cameras.
Width
120 mm
Width
120 mm
â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
Market range: <96 mm – >142.6 mm
This camera has a width of 120 mm which is wider than 50.3% of cameras and equal to that of 1.4% of cameras.
Height
81.7 mm
Height
81.7 mm
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Market range: <57.6 mm – >105.8 mm
This camera has a height of 81.7 mm which is taller than 58.3% of cameras and equal to that of 0.3% of cameras.
Thickness
91.9 mm
Thickness
91.9 mm
â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
Market range: <21.9 mm – >92 mm
This camera has a thickness of 91.9 mm which is thicker than 89.2% of cameras and equal to that of 0.4% of cameras.
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Battery life (CIPA)
210 shots
Battery life (CIPA)
210 shots
â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
Market range: <210 shots – >700 shots
This camera has a CIPA-rated battery life of 210 shots, which is shorter than that of 86.9% of cameras and equal to that of 3.4% of cameras.
290 in Eco mode.
Battery capacity
1,060 mAh
Battery capacity
1,060 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
Market range: <700 mAh – >2.2k mAh
This camera has a battery capacity of 1,060 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 54.9% of cameras and equal to those in 1% of cameras.
Removable battery
yes
Removable battery
yes
â–² Better than 1% of models
This camera has a removable battery, and 98.7% of cameras include one.
USB Power Delivery (PD)
no
USB Power Delivery (PD)
no
â–¼ Worse than 10% of models
This camera does not support USB Power Delivery. 10.1% of cameras support USB Power Delivery.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
â–² Better than 52% of models
This camera supports Wi-Fi. This feature is available on 47.8% of cameras.
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
â–² Better than 54% of models
This camera uses Wi-Fi version Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) which is newer than that of 54.2% of cameras and equal to that of 35.6% of cameras.
Bluetooth connectivity
no
Bluetooth connectivity
no
â–¼ Worse than 23% of models
This camera does not have Bluetooth. 22.7% of cameras support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
N/A
USB Type-C
no
USB Type-C
no
â–¼ Worse than 15% of models
This camera does not include USB Type-C. 14.6% of cameras use USB-C.
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Canon PowerShot SX530 HS vs the average camera

246810TotalDisplay & DesignSensor & ImagePhoto FeaturesVideo & AudioBattery & PowerConnectivity & Storage
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    BSI sensor
    yes
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This camera uses a BSI sensor, the average camera does not. 34.8% of cameras use a BSI sensor.
  • Supports Wi-Fi connectivity
    Wi-Fi connectivity
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This camera supports Wi-Fi, the average camera does not. 47.8% of cameras support Wi-Fi.
  • Smartphone remote control
    Smartphone remote control
    yes
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    This camera supports smartphone remote control, the average camera does not. 46.2% of cameras support smartphone remote control.
    via Canon Camera Connect
  • Has NFC
    NFC
    yes
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    This camera supports NFC, the average camera does not. 15% of cameras support NFC.
  • 10.2% higher user score
    User score
    8.8/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
    When it matters
    When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Canon PowerShot SX530 HS
    the average camera
    Canon PowerShot SX530 HS has a higher user score than the average camera (8.82 vs 8.000).
    8.82 vs 8
  • 7.04x more optical zoom
    Optical zoom
    50 x
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <1 x – >35 x
    40% more optical zoom: this camera offers 50 x, compared with 7.1 x on the average camera.
    The built-in lens provides 50x optical zoom.
    50 x vs 7.1 x
  • 2 newer
    Release date
    2015
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This camera is newer than the average camera (2015 vs 2013). The average camera was released in 2013.
    January 2015
    2,015 vs 2,013
  • 4.6x more popular
    Canon PowerShot SX530 HS is more popular than the average camera (8.88 vs 1.9).
    8.88 vs 1.93
  • 10.2% higher user score
    User score
    8.8/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
    When it matters
    When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Canon PowerShot SX530 HS
    the average camera
    Canon PowerShot SX530 HS has a higher user score than the average camera (8.82 vs 8.000).
    8.82 vs 8
  • 4.6x more popular
    Canon PowerShot SX530 HS is more popular than the average camera (8.88 vs 1.9).
    8.88 vs 1.93
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    BSI sensor
    yes
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This camera uses a BSI sensor, the average camera does not. 34.8% of cameras use a BSI sensor.
  • 2 newer
    Release date
    2015
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This camera is newer than the average camera (2015 vs 2013). The average camera was released in 2013.
    January 2015
    2,015 vs 2,013
  • 7.04x more optical zoom
    Optical zoom
    50 x
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <1 x – >35 x
    40% more optical zoom: this camera offers 50 x, compared with 7.1 x on the average camera.
    The built-in lens provides 50x optical zoom.
    50 x vs 7.1 x
  • 30 min longer recording time
    Max video recording time
    60 min
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <25 min – >60 min
    This camera records continuously for longer than the average camera (60 min vs 30 min). The average camera records for 30 min.
    29:59 in HD
    60 min vs 30 min
  • Supports Wi-Fi connectivity
    Wi-Fi connectivity
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This camera supports Wi-Fi, the average camera does not. 47.8% of cameras support Wi-Fi.
  • Smartphone remote control
    Smartphone remote control
    yes
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    This camera supports smartphone remote control, the average camera does not. 46.2% of cameras support smartphone remote control.
    via Canon Camera Connect
  • Has NFC
    NFC
    yes
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    This camera supports NFC, the average camera does not. 15% of cameras support NFC.
  • Smaller sensor
    Sensor size
    1/2.3"
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This camera has a smaller sensor than the average camera (1/2.3" vs APS-C).
    1/2.3" vs APS-C
  • 2.01 µm smaller sensor pixels
    Main camera pixel size
    1.33 µm
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
    This camera has smaller sensor pixels than the average camera (1.3 µm vs 3.34 µm). The average sensor pixel size is 3.34 µm.
    1.33 µm vs 3.34 µm
  • 4.1 fps slower mechanical burst
    Continuous shooting (mechanical)
    1.6 fps
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <1.08 fps – >10 fps
    This camera has a slower mechanical burst than the average camera (1.6 fps vs 5.7 fps). The average camera reaches 5.7 fps.
    1.6 fps vs 5.7 fps
  • Lacks HDR mode
    HDR mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    This camera does not support HDR mode, the average camera does. 55.1% of cameras include HDR mode.
  • 1.5 stops less CIPA-rated stabilization
    Image stabilization rating (CIPA)
    2.5 stops
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <2.5 stops – >7.5 stops
    This camera offers less CIPA-rated stabilization than the average camera (2.5 stops vs 4 stops). The average camera reaches 4 stops.
    2.5 stops vs 4 stops
  • No hot shoe
    Hot shoe
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This camera does not have a hot shoe, the average camera does.
  • 120 shots fewer shots per charge
    Battery life (CIPA)
    210 shots
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <210 shots – >700 shots
    This camera has shorter battery life than the average camera (210 shots vs 330 shots). The average camera delivers 330 shots per charge.
    290 in Eco mode.
    210 shots vs 330 shots
  • No RAW photo capture
    RAW photo capture
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    This camera does not support RAW photo capture, the average camera does. 62.8% of cameras support RAW formats.
  • No hot shoe
    Hot shoe
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This camera does not have a hot shoe, the average camera does.
  • 45.9 mm thicker
    Thickness
    91.9 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <21.9 mm – >92 mm
    This camera is thicker than the average camera (91.9 mm vs 46 mm). The average camera has a thickness of 46 mm.
    91.9 mm vs 46 mm
  • 47 g heavier
    Weight
    442 g
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    Market range: <142 g – >812 g
    This camera is heavier than the average camera (442 g vs 395 g). The average camera weighs 395 g.
    442 g vs 395 g
  • 7.8 mm taller body
    Height
    81.7 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    Market range: <57.6 mm – >105.8 mm
    This camera is taller than the average camera (81.7 mm vs 73.9 mm). The average camera has a height of 73.9 mm.
    81.7 mm vs 73.9 mm
  • Smaller sensor
    Sensor size
    1/2.3"
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This camera has a smaller sensor than the average camera (1/2.3" vs APS-C).
    1/2.3" vs APS-C
  • 2.01 µm smaller sensor pixels
    Main camera pixel size
    1.33 µm
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
    This camera has smaller sensor pixels than the average camera (1.3 µm vs 3.34 µm). The average sensor pixel size is 3.34 µm.
    1.33 µm vs 3.34 µm
  • Lacks HDR mode
    HDR mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    This camera does not support HDR mode, the average camera does. 55.1% of cameras include HDR mode.
  • 22,100 ISO lower extended sensitivity limit
    Max expanded ISO
    3,200 ISO
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <3.2k ISO – >102.4k ISO
    This camera has a lower expanded ISO than the average camera (3200 ISO vs 25300 ISO). The average camera reaches an expanded ISO of 25300 ISO.
    3,200 ISO vs 25,300 ISO
  • Lower sensor resolution
    Main camera megapixels
    16 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    This camera has a lower sensor resolution than the average camera (16 MP vs 16.2 MP). The average camera has a sensor resolution of 16.2 MP.
    16 MP vs 16.2 MP
  • 3,200 ISO lower maximum sensitivity limit
    Max ISO
    3,200 ISO
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <1.6k ISO – >40k ISO
    This camera has a lower maximum sensitivity than the average camera (3200 ISO vs 6400 ISO). The average camera reaches a maximum sensitivity of 6400 ISO.
    3,200 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • 4.1 fps slower mechanical burst
    Continuous shooting (mechanical)
    1.6 fps
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <1.08 fps – >10 fps
    This camera has a slower mechanical burst than the average camera (1.6 fps vs 5.7 fps). The average camera reaches 5.7 fps.
    1.6 fps vs 5.7 fps
  • 1.5 stops less CIPA-rated stabilization
    Image stabilization rating (CIPA)
    2.5 stops
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <2.5 stops – >7.5 stops
    This camera offers less CIPA-rated stabilization than the average camera (2.5 stops vs 4 stops). The average camera reaches 4 stops.
    2.5 stops vs 4 stops
  • No RAW photo capture
    RAW photo capture
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    This camera does not support RAW photo capture, the average camera does. 62.8% of cameras support RAW formats.
  • 14 fewer AF points
    N. of focus points
    9
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <9 – >399
    This camera has fewer focus points than the average camera (9 vs 23). The average camera offers 23 focus points.
    9 vs 23
  • 120 shots fewer shots per charge
    Battery life (CIPA)
    210 shots
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <210 shots – >700 shots
    This camera has shorter battery life than the average camera (210 shots vs 330 shots). The average camera delivers 330 shots per charge.
    290 in Eco mode.
    210 shots vs 330 shots
  • Older HDMI version
    HDMI version
    1.3
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This camera uses HDMI 1.3, while the average camera uses HDMI 1.4.
    1.3 vs 1.4

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Based on 612 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Canon PowerShot SX530 HS

  • Powerful 50x optical zoom lens offers incredible reach for wildlife and moon shots.
  • Lightweight, compact, and ergonomic body makes it highly portable for travel.
  • Effective intelligent optical image stabilization keeps handheld long-zoom shots sharp.
  • Intuitive menu navigation and simple controls make it beginner-friendly.
  • Includes full manual controls (PASM modes) to help users learn photography basics.
  • Built-in Wi-Fi and NFC allow for easy wireless photo transfers to smartphones.
  • Excellent macro performance allows focusing on subjects right against the lens.
  • Good overall picture quality and accurate colors when shooting in bright daylight.

What we don't like about Canon PowerShot SX530 HS

  • Lacks an electronic viewfinder (EVF), making framing difficult in bright sunlight.
  • Poor low-light and indoor performance with noticeable noise starting at ISO 400.
  • Autofocus speed slows down significantly and can struggle to lock when fully zoomed.
  • Short battery life often requires carrying a spare battery for extended shooting.
  • Does not support shooting in RAW format, limiting post-processing capabilities.
  • Video recording is limited to 1080p at 30fps with weak built-in audio quality.
  • Lacks a touchscreen display and the screen cannot tilt or articulate.
  • The plastic body material can feel somewhat cheap to the touch.

Verdict

The Canon PowerShot SX530 HS is a versatile bridge camera featuring a 16.0-megapixel High-Sensitivity CMOS sensor and a powerful 50x optical zoom lens (24-1200mm equivalent) with Intelligent Image Stabilisation. It excels at capturing distant subjects and recording 1080p Full HD video, supported by built-in Wi-Fi and NFC for easy sharing. While its massive focal range and ergonomic grip are significant pros, its main drawbacks include a lack of 4K video, limited low-light performance due to the small 1/2.3-inch sensor, and the absence of an electronic viewfinder or RAW image support.

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Graphic comparison of Canon PowerShot SX530 HS and other products in the Cameras category

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