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Canon G1 X III vs Canon SX530 HS Comparison

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Canon G1 X III

24 MP | APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) CMOS Sensor

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Canon G1 X III vs Canon SX530 HS Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two Canon cameras cameras with different body types: Canon G1 X III, which was introduced in October 2017 is a Large Sensor Compact camera with a 24.0MP APS-C sensor whereas Canon SX530 HS, which was introduced in January 2015 is a Small Sensor Superzoom camera with a 16.0MP 1/2.3' sensor. As you can see, SX530 HS is 2 years older than G1 X III. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of the Canon G1 X III and Canon SX530 HS before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Canon G1 X III Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2017-10-25
  • 24MP - APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 24-72 mm F2.8-5.6 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 2360k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 9.0fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 399g. 115 x 78 x 51 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body
  • Replaced Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II Compare

Canon SX530 HS Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2015-01-06
  • 16MP - 1/2.3' BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 24-1200 mm F3.4-6.5 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Fixed Type Screen
  • 1.6fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 442g. 120 x 82 x 92 mm
  • Replaced Canon PowerShot SX520 HS Compare

Let's read on in the following sections in order to better understand in detail how the Canon G1 X III and Canon SX530 HS compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III over Canon PowerShot SX530 HS
LCD Screen
Fully Articulated vs Fixed Type Flexible shooting positions
Tiltable Flash
Yes vs No Bounce built-in flash off the ceiling
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs No Better for flash photography
Touch Screen
Yes vs No Easy control of camera functions
Viewfinder
Electronic vs None Better framing and control
RAW Support
Yes vs No Better image quality
Image Processor
DIGIC 7 vs DIGIC 4+ More Capable Processor
Sensor Resolution
24 MP vs 16 MP 50% more pixels
Max ISO
25.600 vs 3.200 700% higher Max ISO
Number of Focus Points
49 vs 9 40 more focus points
LCD Resolution
1.040k dots vs 461k dots 125% higher resolution screen
Continuous Shooting
9.0fps vs 1.6fps 7.4 fps faster
Weight
399 g vs 442 g 43 g lighter
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs No creative shooting
Max Aperture - Wide
2.80 vs 3.40 faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele
5.60 vs 6.50 faster lens at tele
Flash Coverage
9.0m vs 5.5m 3.5m longer range
Sensor Pixel Area
13.84µm2 vs 1.76µm2 686% larger pixel area
AE Bracketing
Yes vs No Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Built-in ND Filter
3.0-stops vs No Use larger aperture under strong light
Selfie & Vlogger LCD
Yes vs No Rotate LCD for taking Selfies
NFC Connection
Yes vs No Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices
Bluetooth
Yes vs No Connect your camera to other devices via Blueetooth
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Reasons to choose Canon PowerShot SX530 HS over Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III
Battery Life
210 shots vs 200 shots 10 more frames with a single charge
Focal Length - Tele
1200mm vs 72mm 1128 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
50× vs 3x more flexible focal coverage
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Common Strengths of Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III and Canon PowerShot SX530 HS
Wireless Connection
Yes vs Yes Better connectivity
Image Stabilization
Optical vs Optical Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Manual Focusing
Yes vs Yes both have manual focusing modes
Manual Exposure
Yes vs Yes better exposure control
Focal Length - Wide
24mm vs 24mm Very good wide angle coverage
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs Yes Remote control your camera with a smartphone
Common Weaknesses of Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III and Canon PowerShot SX530 HS
Canon G1 X III vs Canon SX530 HS: Physical Specs and Body Features Comparison

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 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 the Canon G1 X III and the 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 the 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

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Thickness Comparison

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Weather Sealing

With its weather sealed body, we believe that the G1 X III has a big advantage over the 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 have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.

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 vs Canon SX530 HS: Sensor Comparison

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 vs Canon SX530 HS Lens Specs Comparison

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

G1 X III
SX530 HS
Widest - Sony ZV-1F
Average
Telezoom

DSLR-Like Cameras

G1 X III
SX530 HS
Longest - Panasonic ZS200
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

DSLR-Like Cameras

G1 X III
SX530 HS
Fastest - Leica X (Typ 113)
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

DSLR-Like Cameras

G1 X III
SX530 HS
Fastest - Panasonic LX10
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What types of Photography are Canon G1 X III and Canon SX530 HS Good for?
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

GOOD

Canon SX530 HS for Portrait Photography

POOR
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
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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
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Canon G1 X III for Street Photography

EXCELLENT

Canon SX530 HS for Street Photography

GOOD
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
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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
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Canon G1 X III for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Canon SX530 HS for Sports Photography

AVERAGE
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
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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
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Canon G1 X III for Daily Photography

GOOD

Canon SX530 HS for Daily Photography

AVERAGE
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
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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
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Canon G1 X III for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE

Canon SX530 HS for Landscape Photography

POOR
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
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Canon G1 X III vs Canon SX530 HS: OUR DECISION

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 69 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
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #6 out of 62 in Large sensor compact cameras
Ranked #154 out of 1259 in all Cameras
Canon SX530 HS
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #67 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #660 out of 1259 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

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Canon SX530 HS vs Canon G1 X III Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
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 3.00" 3.00"
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
Built-in 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 Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
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
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