Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Canon SX50 HS and Canon SX530 HS side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Canon SX50 HS has external dimensions of 123 x 87 x 106 mm (4.84 x 3.43 x 4.17″) and weighs 595 g (1.31 lb / 20.99 oz) (including batteries). Canon SX530 HS has external dimensions of 120 x 82 x 92 mm (4.72 x 3.23 x 3.62″) and weighs 442 g (0.97 lb / 15.59 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Canon SX50 HS and the Canon SX530 HS. Canon SX530 HS is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 3mm narrower, 5mm shorter and 14mm thinner than Canon SX50 HS.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Canon SX50 HS and Canon SX530 HS.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Canon SX50 HS and Canon SX530 HS.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Canon SX530 HS is significantly lighter (153g ) than the Canon SX50 HS which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Canon PowerShot SX50 HS nor Canon PowerShot SX530 HS provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections: Top Bridge Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Canon SX530 HS's 3.00" LCD screen is slightly larger than Canon SX50 HS's 2.8" screen.
On the other hand, Canon SX50 HS sports a
Fully Articulated screen which you can change the angle and position of the screen almost freely, making it possible to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels, and especially very useful for shooting selfies and video. On the other hand, Canon SX530 HS has a fixed type screen which provides almost no flexibility in shooting positions compared to SX50 HS.