Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, We are going to illustrate Canon G1 X III and Canon SX530 HS side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Canon G1 X III has external dimensions of 115 x 78 x 51 mm (4.53 x 3.07 x 2.01″) and weighs 399 g (0.88 lb / 14.07 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 Canon G1 X III and Canon SX530 HS. Canon G1 X III is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 5mm narrower, 4mm shorter and 41mm thinner than Canon SX530 HS.
![Canon G1 X III vs Canon SX530 HS Camera Size Comparison - Front View]()
Comparison image of Canon G1 X III and Canon SX530 HS Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View
Here is the back view size comparison of Canon G1 X III and Canon SX530 HS.
![Canon G1 X III vs Canon SX530 HS Camera Size Comparison - Back View]()
Comparison image of Canon G1 X III and Canon SX530 HS Size and Weight - Back View
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Canon G1 X III and Canon SX530 HS.
![Canon G1 X III vs Canon SX530 HS Camera Size Comparison - Top View]()
Top View Comparison image of Canon G1 X III and Canon SX530 HS Size
Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Canon G1 X III is 43g lighter than the Canon SX530 HS but we don't think this will make a significant difference.
Weight Comparison
Bridge Cameras
Thickness Comparison
Bridge Cameras
Weather Sealing
With its weather sealed body, we believe that G1 X III has a big advantage over SX530 HS which doesn't provide any kind of environmental sealing.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Canon G1 X III and Canon SX530 HS's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3.
On the other hand, Canon G1 X III 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. Canon SX530 HS's LCD screen is a fixed type which provides almost no flexibility in shooting positions compared to G1 X III.
Canon G1 X III has a 24.0MP APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features DIGIC 7 processor. On the other hand, Canon SX530 HS has a 16.0MP 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features DIGIC 4+ processor.
Canon G1 X III's sensor provides 8MP more than Canon SX530 HS's sensor, which gives a significant advantage in real life. You can print your images larger or crop more freely.
On the other hand, please keep in mind that Max sensor resolution is not the only determinant of resolving power. Factors such as the optical elements, low pass filter, pixel size and sensor technology also affects the final resolution of the captured image.
Below you can see the G1 X III and SX530 HS sensor size comparison.
![Canon G1 X III vs Canon SX530 HS Sensor Size Comparison]()
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Canon G1 X III and Canon SX530 HS Cameras
As seen above, Canon G1 X III has a 11.8x Larger sensor area than Canon SX530 HS. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.
Canon G1 X III features a 24-72 mm F2.8-5.6 3x zoom lens whereas Canon SX530 HS features a 24-1200 mm F3.4-6.5 50× zoom lens.
Both cameras have a wide angle coverage of 24mm. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f2.80, Canon G1 X III is faster than Canon SX530 HS at this focal length.
On the tele end, Canon SX530 HS has 1128mm longer telezoom reach than the Canon G1 X III. However, with a max aperture of f5.60, Canon G1 X III is faster at widest end.
Wide Coverage
Large Sensor Compact Cameras
Telezoom
DSLR-Like Cameras
Longest - Panasonic ZS200
Max Aperture at Tele
DSLR-Like Cameras
Max Aperture at Wide
DSLR-Like Cameras
In this section, we rank and compare Canon G1 X III and Canon SX530 HS for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.
Canon G1 X III for Portrait Photography
Canon SX530 HS for Portrait Photography
Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Read the details
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Read the details
Canon G1 X III for Street Photography
Canon SX530 HS for Street Photography
Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fully Articulated LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Read the details
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Medium sized Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
Read the details
Canon G1 X III for Sports Photography
Canon SX530 HS for Sports Photography
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 9.0fps
Environmental Sealings
49 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Poor Battery Life: 200 shots
72 mm Tele Lens
Read the details
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Wireless Connection
1200 mm Tele Lens
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Slow Continuous Shooting: 1.6fps
Environmental Sealings
9 Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 210 shots
Slow Lens at Tele: f6.50
Read the details
Canon G1 X III for Daily Photography
Canon SX530 HS for Daily Photography
Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
Environmental Sealings
399g
Body Thickness 51mm
3.0X Optical Zoom
Read the details
50.0X Optical Zoom
Medium size Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
442g
Body Thickness 92mm
Read the details
Canon G1 X III for Landscape Photography
Canon SX530 HS for Landscape Photography
Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Environmental Sealings
Read the details
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Environmental Sealings
Read the details
You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Canon G1 X III and Canon SX530 HS, below you can find their scores in five different aspects.
Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.
Here is a summary of how Canon G1 X III and Canon SX530 HS scores compare:
Canon G1 X III
Ranked
#6 out of 61 in Large sensor compact cameras
Ranked
#134 out of 1223 in all Cameras
Canon SX530 HS
Ranked
#63 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked
#605 out of 1223 in all Cameras
Canon G1 X III is the clear winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Canon SX530 HS in all criteria. It has better general image quality, more features, more compact body and offers more value for the money
| General |
Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III |
Canon PowerShot SX530 HS |
| Brand |
Canon |
Canon |
| Announced |
2017-10-25 |
2015-01-06 |
| Body Type |
Large sensor compact |
SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor |
|
|
| Type |
CMOS |
BSI-CMOS |
| Size |
APS-C |
1/2.3" |
| Dimensions |
22.3 x 14.9 mm |
6.17 x 4.55 mm |
| Area |
332.27mm2 |
28.07mm2 |
| Megapixels |
24 megapixels |
16 megapixels |
| Max Resolution |
6000 x 4000 |
4608 x 3456 |
| Max Native Light sensitivity |
25,600 ISO |
3,200 ISO |
| Min Native Light sensitivity |
100 ISO |
100 ISO |
| RAW Support |
|
|
Autofocus |
|
|
| AF Touch |
|
|
| AF Continuous |
|
|
| AF Single |
|
|
| AF Tracking |
|
|
| AF Selective |
|
|
| AF Center |
|
|
| AF Multi Area |
|
|
| AF Live View |
|
|
| AF Face Detection |
|
|
| AF Contrast Detection |
|
|
| AF Phase Detection |
|
|
| Number of Focus Points |
49 |
9 |
Lens |
|
|
| Manual Focus |
|
|
| Lens Mount |
fixed lens |
fixed lens |
| Lens Focal Range |
24-72 mm (3x) |
24-1200 mm (50×) |
| Max Aperture |
F2.8-5.6 |
F3.4-6.5 |
| Macro Focus Range |
10cm |
0cm |
Screen |
|
|
| Type |
Fully Articulated |
Fixed type |
| Size |
3 |
3" |
| Resolution |
1,040k dots |
461k dots |
| Touch Screen |
|
|
Viewfinder |
|
|
| Viewfinder |
Electronic |
None |
| Viewfinder Resolution |
2,360k dots |
no electronic viewfinder |
| Viewfinder Coverage |
100% |
n/a |
Photography Features |
|
|
| Max Mechanical Shutter |
1/2000s |
1/2000s |
| Shutter Priority |
|
|
| Aperture Priority |
|
|
| Manual Exposure Mode |
|
|
| Custom White Balance |
|
|
| Image Stabilization |
Optical |
Optical |
| Built-in Flash |
|
|
| Flash Range |
9.00 m (at Auto ISO) |
5.50 m |
| External Flash |
|
|
| Continuous Shooting |
9.0 fps |
1.6 fps |
| Multi-Segment |
|
|
| Average |
|
|
| Spot |
|
|
| Partial |
|
|
| AF-Area |
|
|
| Center Weighted |
|
|
| AE Bracketing |
|
|
| WB Bracketing |
|
|
Video Features |
|
|
| Max Video Resolution |
1920 x 1080 |
1920 x 1080 |
| Video Formats |
MPEG-4, H.264 |
MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone Port |
|
|
| Headphone Port |
|
|
Connectivity |
|
|
| Wireless Connectivity |
Built-In |
Built-In |
| HDMI |
|
|
Physical |
|
|
| Environmental Sealing |
|
|
| Weight |
399g |
442g |
| Dimensions |
115 x 78 x 51mm |
120 x 82 x 92mm |
| Battery Life |
200 shots |
210 shots |
Other Features |
|
|
| Timelapse Recording |
|
|
| GPS |
None |
None |
DxO Sensor Scores |
|
|
|
Report a correction |
Report a correction |