We bring you analysis of the digital camera Canon Powershot SX530 HS, a
bridge which has a powerful 50 x zoom.
This new Canon Powershot SX530 HS comes to be the natural
relief for the SX520 model, which brings with it some new features such as the
fact of having a powerful zoom, and an improvement significant in terms of its
connectivity with Wi-Fi and NFC. On the other hand, continuous sensor being the
same as in the previous model, specifically a CMOS resolution 16 Megapixel
backlit. One of its greatest strengths is the fact of having a good number of
manual controls, something that cameras of this type though usual, does not
always found.
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Analysis of Canon
Powershot SX530
Features
This camera Canon Powershot SX530 HS offers a renewed
objective, which has an optical zoom of 50 x, which is capable of covering the
35mm equivalent range extending from 24mm to 1200 mm. By having both zooms the
fact that this fitted with optical stabilization seems crucial for crisp images
and a good quality video recording. The camera has an impressive macro mode
that will allow you to focus on the objects to just 1 centimeter on the front
of the goal, which is pretty impressive considering the wide range covering.
In this new model, Canon has resisted the temptation to
increase the number of megapixels, or simply use another different sensor,
that's why the camera features the same CMOS sensor backlit 16 Megapixel
resolution that offers good performance in low light situations.
In terms of controls, notably the upper dial, through which
we can handle opening and priority shutter as well as numerous scene modes which
is ideal both if you are a beginner as someone more experienced in these tasks.
It has many creative effects and filters to add to our screenshots in a digital
way, creative shooting mode to generate automatically a number determined
copies digitally retouched by using various filters.
Another point worth highlighting of this Canon Powershot
SX530 HS is the novelty of the inclusion of Wi-Fi as NFC so much connectivity,
which is appreciated and much since that allows us to connect the camera to our
smartphone using an available app for iOS as Android.
Specifications
- 16-Megapixel BSI CMOS sensor
- 50 x optical zoom lens, equivalent to 24 - 1200mm
- Optical image stabilization, 2.5stops
- 3 inch 461 k
- Wi-Fi connectivity / NFC
- FullHD video with stereo sound
- ISO100 to ISO3200
Design
This Canon Powershot SX530 HS has a grip of a good size,
which is quite useful to have a rubber coating and helps us to have a grip that
avoids the feeling of us slip between the hands. The body is built on plastic
materials, however not gives us a feeling of weakness in construction, being
this rigid, although if we appreciate that certain parts are slightly flexible
pressure at any case the quality of materials is very in tune with the rest of
bridge cameras on the market, not emphasizing this aspect.
The flash can be lifted manually by pulling off to remove it
and thus activate it for use. As a negative point, we find the fact that lacks
an electronic viewfinder, which is partially mitigated through the use of their
3-inch diagonal screen.
This 3-inch screen has a resolution of 461 k points, what is
reasonably acceptable, although not of the best we've tasted this very in tune
with the rest of the set. Another point that I liked this screen is not being
flipped, which today for me has become essential.
As we have already noted above, this Canon Powershot SX530
HS has a good number of dedicated buttons and manual controls, includes a button
for exposure compensation as well as a control wheel at the top so we will be
relatively quick and easy change from one mode to another.
To change other options will have to make use of the FUNC
button which will open us a menu of common settings on the screen, which is
useful for quickly without having to go through the rest of menus.
Connectivity
In the section on this Canon Powershot SX530 connectivity HS
if that stands out above the rest of options on the market. This contributes to
the fact that Canon has endowed it both Wi-Fi and NFC.
To be able to connect to the camera, either through IOS or
Android will have to do so using an app for Canon. Once installed and linked
our device and camera you can view pictures and videos that are stored in the
camera, as well as transfer them to our smartphone share to our liking.
We also have the option to control the camera remotely as
well as configure a series of parameters of the camera before making a capture.
This is a well maintained by Canon that while is becoming one of the demands
most requested consumer is neglected by many manufacturers in this segment of
cameras.
Battery life
The battery life is rated at 210 shots according to the
results of tests of Canon. In our usage, we have been able to reach up to 290
shots, that if doing using Eco mode, which lengthens the duration of the
battery among other things off the screen in a way more quickly as we don't use
it.
Performance
Speed
- Shutter response - 0. 05secs
- Wide - Zoom / shutter response - 0.1secs
- Full - focus zoom / shutter response - 0.5secs
- Power and first capture - 1.4secs
- One trip to another without Flash - 1.1secs
- Shot to shot with Flash - 2.5secs
- Continuous shot - JPEG - 5 fps
- Continuous shooting - Flash - 1.1secs
ISO Noise Performance
ISO 100 to ISO 400 produces images with a level relatively
low noise. In ISO800 already increases the ISO1600 noise and detail is reduced.
ISO3200 shows the highest noise levels and lower levels of detail, and it is
better to avoid it.
Video
The camera records Full HD video with stereo sound and
optical zoom available while recording. The video quality is good, and optical
image stabilization system does a very good job in order to maintain the stable
image, although if we make use of the optical zoom fully, (50 x) see them and
want them to keep the stable image, but in any case, this is rather than
compressible.
Pros:
Value for money
Zoom
Connectivity
Backlit sensor
Cons:
Quality screen
Absence Viewer
Quality materials
Opinion
This Canon Powershot SX530 HS is a more than a worthy update
of the SX520 which gives us a good optical zoom, with a CMOS sensor, backlit
also have optical stabilization good attached to numerous manual options
connectivity options, make it a camera to take into account especially if we
caught it for a good price.
