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SX620 vs SX530 ?

Started Dec 9, 2018 | Discussions
Simon97
Simon97 Veteran Member • Posts: 3,443
SX620 vs SX530 ?

I'm deciding between these two. Both are discounted nicely now. Both have long telephoto lenses, especially the 530. The 620 is, of course, more compact for travel. The 530 has the extra reach but I wonder if I'd pay too much penalty in the IQ department given the long slow zoom? Thanks for any thoughts on these.

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CPFan
CPFan Regular Member • Posts: 202
Re: SX620 vs SX530 ?

Unfortunately you haven't provided any info about how you would use this camera.

For me, it's the SX620. I'm a DSLR guy. I own three Canon DSLRs (and use two regularly). In many circumstances, I like to have a small long-tele P&S camera in my pocket. Currently I have an SX210, and I think that the SX620 would be a good replacement.  The SX530 would be too big for my back pocket, and although I said long-tele, it's too much.  I have enough problems hand holding the SX210 at full tele.

Good luck in your search.  Steve

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sueanne
sueanne Forum Pro • Posts: 21,078
Re: SX620 vs SX530 ?

I agree the sx620 

CPFan wrote:

Unfortunately you haven't provided any info about how you would use this camera.

For me, it's the SX620. I'm a DSLR guy. I own three Canon DSLRs (and use two regularly). In many circumstances, I like to have a small long-tele P&S camera in my pocket. Currently I have an SX210, and I think that the SX620 would be a good replacement. The SX530 would be too big for my back pocket, and although I said long-tele, it's too much. I have enough problems hand holding the SX210 at full tele.

Good luck in your search. Steve

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Simon97
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Re: SX620 vs SX530 ?

I have the ELPH 360 HS that zooms in to 300mm (equivalent to 35mm film). My more "serious" camera is the Panasonic GX85 and I have a lens that zooms in to the equivalent of 300mm as well.

The SX620 and 530 will zoom much closer to a distant subject than my other cameras. The image details get mushy when you zoom all the way in with these small sensor cameras. I wonder if the 530 would be better than the 620 when matching the 620's max zoom setting?

I shoot both photos and video with my cameras. the 530 has stereo sound recording which is a plus.

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