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 Sony HX300 and Canon SX530 HS side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Sony HX300 has external dimensions of 130 x 93 x 103 mm (5.1 x 3.67 x 4.06″) and weighs 623 g (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 Sony HX300 and the Canon SX530 HS. Canon SX530 HS is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 10mm narrower, 11mm shorter and 11mm thinner than Sony HX300.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Sony HX300 and Canon SX530 HS.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Sony HX300 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 (181g ) than the Sony HX300 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 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
Sony HX300 and Canon SX530 HS's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
On the other hand, Sony HX300 features a
Tilting screen where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels whereas the Canon SX530 HS has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to HX300.