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.

-- As reviewed by PCMag
Canon PowerShot SX530 HS 1

Product details

  • Powerful 50x optical zoom (24-1200mm); 5x digital zoom; 16. 0 Megapixel High-Sensitivity CMOS sensor combined with the Canon DIGIC 4+ Image processor
  • Built-in Wi-Fi and NFC allow wireless transferring of images and video to compatible mobile devices
  • 1. 6 fps continuous shooting; is range: 100-3200; capture stunning 1080P Full HD video with a dedicated movie button;
  • Large 3. 0-Inch LCD with a screen resolution of 461, 000 dots allows easy viewing even from a wide angle

PROS

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

CONS

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

Expert reviews and ratings

By PCMag on March 19, 2015
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.
70
By Tom's Guide on May 28, 2015
The Canon PowerShot SX offers a powerful 50x zoom in a lightweight, DSLR-like body, but don't expect many frills.
60