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Canon PowerShot SX530 HS

Canon PowerShot SX530 HS
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alaScore 89

875 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 875 reviews of Canon PowerShot SX530 HS. The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Reviewers really like the image quality and portability. The price and zoom are also mentioned favorably. Views about the energy efficiency and glare are mixed. Some have doubts about the connectivity and shutter.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Canon PowerShot SX530 HS is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Canon PowerShot SX530 HS

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 14 user reviews of Canon PowerShot SX530 HS from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. People really like the performance and portability. The zoom and image quality also get good reviews.

usability, image quality, zoom, portability, performance

100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Canon PowerShot SX530 HS

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 401 user reviews of Canon PowerShot SX530 HS from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the portability and image quality. The zoom and price also get good views. Many are less positive about the storage and durability. Comments are divided on the glare.

usability, price, zoom, image quality, portability

size, reliability, viewfinder, durability, storage

93% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.ca)

Amazon.ca review summary for Canon PowerShot SX530 HS

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 15 user reviews of Canon PowerShot SX530 HS from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.ca. Reviewers really like the image quality and performance. The usability and zoom are also mentioned favorably.

price, zoom, usability, performance, image quality

100% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Elyse Betters (pocket-lint.com)

Canon PowerShot SX530 HS and SX710 HS super-zoom cameras (eyes-on) - Pocket-lint

 

Canon is at CES 2015 in Las Vegas, so we stopped by the camera maker's booth to take a look at some of its new PowerShots. Two of the most note-worthy

Jan, 2015
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Expert review by : Joshua Waller (ephotozine.com)

Canon Powershot SX530 HS Review

 

We review the new Canon Powershot SX530 HS - the mid range 50x ultra zoom bridge camera from Canon.

50x optical zoom lens ; Optical image stabilisation ; Wi-Fi / NFC connectivity ; Manual controls ; Good colour and image quality ; Lots of creative effects

Lacks automatic panoramic and HDR shooting modes ; Short battery life unless ECO mode is enabled ; Lacks EVF

The Canon Powershot SX530 HS is a useful update to the SX520, offering additional optical zoom, with a 50x optical zoom lens, whilst still delivering good image quality, as well as offering built-in Wi-Fi and NFC for those that want to transfer photos...

Oct, 2015
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Expert review by : Elias Plastiras (goodgearguide.com.au)

Canon PowerShot SX530 HS big zoom camera

 

A 50x optical zoom camera that's a good option if you want to start photographing wildlife

Useful 50x optical zoom ; Manual controls ; Live view of exposure adjustments on the screen

Feels a little cheap ; Limiting aperture and shutter values

Jun, 2015
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Expert review by : Jim Fisher (pcmag.com)

Canon PowerShot SX530 HS

 

The Canon PowerShot SX530 HS is a fairly compact superzoom camera with a 50x zoom lens, but it can be slow to focus when zoomed in all the way.

50x zoom ratio. Solid control layout. Responsive performance. Fairly compact. Framing assist function. Canon Creative Shot mode. Integrated Wi-Fi with NFC.

Can be slow to lock focus when zoomed. No EVF. HD video limited to 1080p30. Pricey.

Performance and Conclusions The SX530 HS starts and shoots in about 1.2 seconds, which is pretty speedy when you consider that its big lens has to extend to the ready position in that time. Its autofocus speed is quick at the wide angle, about...

Mar, 2015
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Expert review by : Joshua Goldman (cnet.com)

Canon sticks to more zoom, megapixels for latest round of PowerShots

 

Focused on delivering point-and-shoots with mass appeal at CES 2015, Canon delivers three new megazooms and a pair of ultracompacts.

Jan, 2015
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Expert review by : Eric Butterfield (steves-digicams.com)

Canon PowerShot SX530 HS

 

The big canon of a zoom with solid image stabilization offers a lot of fun, and the built-in flash is very effective. Though tasteful filters and photo effects are appealing, the burst mode is sluggish and the camera lacks RAW mode. Image quality is...

Extremely powerful zoom lens ; Very effective image stabilization ; Strong built-in flash ; Auto focus is usually fast and accurate ; Full 1080p HD video recording ; Built-in Wi-Fi ; NFC for connecting to smartphones ; Tracking AF works pretty well ;...

Subpar image quality in upper zoom range ; Unimpressive image quality in low light ; Burst mode is slow ; Images lack sharp details ; Menu navigation is a little clumsy ; Battery life isn't great ; No external flash shoe

The big canon of a zoom with solid image stabilization offers a lot of fun, and the built-in flash is very effective. Though tasteful filters and photo effects are appealing, the burst mode is sluggish and the camera lacks RAW mode. Image quality is...

Mar, 2015
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Expert review by : Ilse Jurriën (letsgodigital.org)

Canon PowerShot und IXUS cameras

 

Canon PowerShot und IXUS compact cameras : Canon unveils seven new additions to its PowerShot and IXUS camera ranges. Designed to provide the perfect solution whatever you're shooting, whether it's close up or from a distance the three new superzoom...

From nights out with friends, to exploring your home city, the IXUS 160 (also known as PowerShot Elph 160 in the USA), IXUS 165 and IXUS 170 (also known as PowerShot Elph 170 IS in the USA) make it simple to shoot your favourite moments in brilliant...

Jan, 2015
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Expert review by : Joshua Goldman (cnet.com.au)

Canon sticks to more zoom, megapixels for latest round of PowerShots

 

LAS VEGAS -- In three years at the International Consumer Electronics Show, Canon has gone from debuting the high-end enthusiast-targeted PowerShot G1 X and curiosities like the PowerShot N and N100 aimed at social-network-sharing snapshooters to a...

These cameras are scheduled to arrive in February with the SX-series models and are priced around $150 for the Elph 170 IS and $120 for Elph 160. Australia and UK pricing wasn't available, but the converted prices are AU$185 and £100 for the 170 IS and...

Jan, 2015
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Expert review by : Amy Davies (photographyblog.com)

Canon PowerShot SX530 HS Review

 

The Canon PowerShot SX530 HS is the latest high-zoom bridge camera from Canon. It replaces the previous SX520 model and features a 50x optical zoom, which is joined by a 100x digital ZoomPlus. Other features of the SX530 include a 16 megapixel sensor,...

The Canon PowerShot SX530 HS is by no means a revolutionary camera, but what it does, it does well.

Oct, 2015
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Expert review by : William Brawley (imaging-resource.com)

Canon SX530 HS Review

 

Canon's SX500-series digital cameras have traditionally been well known for offering a healthy, long zoom lens at a reasonable price. Two generations ago, the SX510 offered a 30x zoom with a list price of just $250. Last year, with the release of the...

The Canon PowerShot SX530 HS comes in black only and is set to be available in February for a list price of US$429.99.

Jan, 2015
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