Canon Powershot SX530 HS Black
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Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II Kit Black
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Mirrorless Camera |
The Mirror-less Camera is a very good option for taking those shots with a professional flair. The ability to change lenses and tweak a variety of photo settings can be quite powerful. | ||
Bridge Camera |
For a lot of people, the Bridge camera is the perfect solution as it combines the portability of a compact camera while offering the full capability of a DSLR. | ||
Basic Skill Level (Photo) |
Simple shots - As a photography noob, this Canon Powershot SX530 HS camera would suit you adequately. |
Simple shots - As a photography noob, this Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II camera would suit you adequately. | |
Intermediate Skill Level (Photo) |
For those who are passionate about photography at a casual level but are prepared to make the occasional technical adjustments, the OM-D E-M5 Mark II is a very straightforward option. At this skill level you'll be comfortable utilising features such as the 800 "Auto Focus points" that this camera comes with. | ||
Basic Skill Level (Video) |
Simple clips - As a videography noob, this Canon Powershot SX530 HS video camera should be sufficient for your needs. |
Simple clips - As a videography noob, this Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II video camera should be sufficient for your needs. | |
Intermediate Skill Level (Video) |
Even though recording videos is a passion, you're not necessarily looking to go pro. You're content with making tweaks to a couple of settings to suit the shot you're about to take. The OM-D E-M5 Mark II is very accessible which makes it suitable for this. | ||
Advanced Skill Level (Video) |
Your camera provides you with sufficient controls and tools to get your videography to the quality and spec that your high standards will require. For instance the manual focus capability that comes with the Powershot SX530 HS, will align with your skill level. |
Your camera provides you with sufficient controls and tools to get your videography to the quality and spec that your high standards will require. For instance the manual focus capability that comes with the OM-D E-M5 Mark II, will align with your skill level. | |
Astronomy Photography |
In taking those celestial photographs, the image sensor size a key component which measures at 18 x 13.5 mm (mm) for this particular camera model. You'll also want to shoot using the RAW file format to maximise the details you capture. Good news is, this camera supports that format! | ||
Everyday Life Photography |
If you're looking to simply use your camera to point-and-shoot everyday moments with an item or person as the subject matter, then the Powershot SX530 HS is an easy recommendation for this. |
If you're looking to simply use your camera to point-and-shoot everyday moments with an item or person as the subject matter, then the OM-D E-M5 Mark II is an easy recommendation for this. | |
Events Photography |
Its important to ensure the celebrant (or special guests) are in clear view in every photo taken. Keeping them in focus while they're moving about is one of the great features that comes with the Powershot SX530 HS. |
Its important to ensure the celebrant (or special guests) are in clear view in every photo taken. Keeping them in focus while they're moving about is one of the great features that comes with the OM-D E-M5 Mark II. | |
Underwater Photography |
Sea-life is always breathtaking. With this camera from Canon, you can expect to produce vivid images that showcases the unique tone that are found with photographs taken underwater. |
Sea-life is always breathtaking. With this camera from Olympus, you can expect to produce vivid images that showcases the unique tone that are found with photographs taken underwater. | |
Travel |
As you make trips around the world, every moment tells a story. For this, a good camera is crucial and the Powershot SX530 HS is a great option for travel. It's got a combined zoom capability allowing you get a closer look at items that can't be reached easily.^506^*} |
As you make trips around the world, every moment tells a story. For this, a good camera is crucial and the OM-D E-M5 Mark II is a great option for travel. It's got a combined zoom capability allowing you get a closer look at items that can't be reached easily.^506^*} | |
Live Streaming |
Streaming video live is a great way to share your experiences and this camera from Canon provides a couple of connectivity options to help you with this. |
Streaming video live is a great way to share your experiences and this camera from Olympus provides a couple of connectivity options to help you with this. | |
Event Videos |
For those special occasions, this Canon camera is a great companion as you traverse the floor. It comes with an Image Stabilizer which helps maintain a steady shot while recording. |
For those special occasions, this Olympus camera is a great companion as you traverse the floor. It comes with an Image Stabilizer which helps maintain a steady shot while recording. | |
Home Videos |
Its always great to capture moments of delight at home or while spending time with family and friends on an outing. For this, the Canon Powershot SX530 HS is a great companion to have. |
Its always great to capture moments of delight at home or while spending time with family and friends on an outing. For this, the Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II is a great companion to have. | |
Vlogging |
Self made video content - Whether its in a specialist niche or broad subject area, video content is king (or queen) these days. With an image sensor size of 5.760 x 4.290 mm (mm), this camera can deliver really good image quality in your videos. It's also got Wi-Fi so if you can still make your transfers even if you're not with your cables. |
Self made video content - Whether its in a specialist niche or broad subject area, video content is king (or queen) these days. With an image sensor size of 18 x 13.5 mm (mm), this camera can deliver really good image quality in your videos. It's also got Wi-Fi so if you can still make your transfers even if you're not with your cables. | |
Slow Motion Videos |
Slow motion recordings add an extra dimension of fun and entertainment. This camera comes with an in-built setting that enables this mode. |
Slow motion recordings add an extra dimension of fun and entertainment. This camera comes with an in-built setting that enables this mode. | |
Time-lapse Videos |
Breathtaking transitions such as rolling clouds or city lights can captured as a time-lapse using the Olympus's in-built intervalometer | ||
Low-light Videos |
Low light recording can be tricky, however this camera has got what it takes to help you through that. This is because its minimum aperture number combined with it's maximum ISO sensitivity can produce crispy images with minimal noise. | ||
Landscape Photography |
If you've got requirements to take photos of a variety of landscapes, then the presence of multiple scene modes on a camera is helpful in order to setup quickly and start shooting. This model from Canon has got this capability making it a suitable option for your needs. |
If you've got requirements to take photos of a variety of landscapes, then the presence of multiple scene modes on a camera is helpful in order to setup quickly and start shooting. This model from Olympus has got this capability making it a suitable option for your needs. In addition, this model has the ability to select what parts of your frame you would like to focus on before you take the shot. | |
High FPS Videos |
If you're looking for that silky-smooth rendering of your videos, this camera has got it as its able to handle 60FPS at 1080p resolutions. | ||
WiFi Connectivity |
Sometimes carrying cables about just so you can move your photos across the devices can be a pain. Good thing this particular model comes with Wi-Fi. |
Sometimes carrying cables about just so you can move your photos across the devices can be a pain. Good thing this particular model comes with Wi-Fi. | |
Dust-proof |
The outdoors can get quite sandy depending on the environment you'll be taking pictures in. Which is why a camera like this is what you'll need as its been fully certified as dust-proof. | ||
Professional Looks |
This device showcases a refined taste in mobile devices due to clean lines and a premium look. |
This device showcases a refined taste in mobile devices due to clean lines and a premium look. | |
Regular Looks |
It looks simple, capable and doesn't stand out in any particular way. |
It looks simple, capable and doesn't stand out in any particular way. | |
Bluetooth Connectivity | |||
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3D Photo | - | Yes | |
Analog Signal Format System | - | NTSC, PAL | |
Aperture Priority AE | Yes | Yes | |
Aperture Range (F-F) | 3.4-6.5 | 4.0-5.6 | |
Audio Formats Supported | AAC-LC | PCM, WAV | |
Auto Focus | Yes | Yes | |
Auto Focus (AF) Assist Beam | - | Yes | |
Auto Focus (AF) Lock | - | Yes | |
Auto Focus (AF) Points | - | 800 | |
Auto Focus (AF) Points Selection | - | 1 | |
Battery Technology | - | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) | |
Battery Type | - | BLN‑1 | |
Brightness Adjustment | - | Yes | |
Built-in Display | Yes | Yes | |
Built-in Flash | Yes | - | |
Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes | |
Built-in Speaker(s) | - | Yes | |
Camcorder Media Type | SD, SDHC, SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC | |
Closest Focusing Distance | - | 0.5 m | |
Compatible Memory Cards | - | SD, SDHC, SDXC | |
Continuous Shooting Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Depth | - | 44.5 mm | |
Display | - | LCD | |
Display Diagonal | - | 3 " | |
Dustproof | - | Yes | |
Electronic Viewfinder | - | Yes | |
External Flash Connector | - | Yes | |
Face Detection | Yes | Yes | |
Filter Size | - | 58 mm | |
Focal Length Range (f-f) | - | 14 - 150 mm | |
Focus Adjustment | - | Auto/Manual | |
Freezeproof | - | Yes | |
GPS (satellite) | - | Yes | |
HDMI (Micro) Ports Quantity | - | 1 | |
HDMI (Mini) Ports Quantity | 1 | - | |
HDMI Ports Quantity | Yes | Yes | |
Height | - | 85 mm | |
Image Formats Supported | JPEG | JPEG, JPEG+RAW, MPO | |
Image Sensor Size | 1/2.3 | - | |
Image Sensor Size (W X H) | 5.760 x 4.290 mm | 18 x 13.5 mm | |
Interchangeable Lens Present | - | 1 | |
Interval Recording | - | 1 | |
ISO Sensitivity | - | 1600, 25600 | |
ISO Sensitivity (max) | 3200 | 25600 | |
Lens Structure (elements/groups) | - | 15/11 | |
Light Exposure Control | - | Program AE | |
Live stream capable | 1 | 1 | |
Magnification | - | 1.48 x | |
Manual Exposure | Yes | Yes | |
Manual Focus | Yes | Yes | |
Material | - | Magnesium, Plastic | |
Maximum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) | 1200 mm | 50 mm | |
Maximum Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 1920x1080 pixels | |
Megapixel | - | 16.1 MP | |
Microphone In | - | Yes | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Stereo | Mono, Stereo | |
Minimum Aperture Number | 3.4 | - | |
Minimum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) | 24 mm | 12 mm | |
Motion JPEG Frame Rate | - | 60 fps | |
Near Field Communication (NFC) | Yes | - | |
Operating Relative Humidity (H-H) | - | 30 - 90 % | |
Operating Temperature (T-T) | - | -10 - 40 °F | |
Optical Zoom | 50x x | - | |
Photo Effects | 1 | Art, B&W | |
PictBridge | Yes | - | |
Product Colour | Black | Black | |
Scene Modes | - | Fisheye, Landscape, Panorama, Portrait | |
Scene Modes Present | Yes | Yes | |
Self-timer Delay | - | 2, 12 s | |
Sensor Format | Cropped | Cropped | |
Sensor Type | CMOS | Live MOS | |
Shutter Priority AE | Yes | Yes | |
Slow-Mo Capable | 1 | 1 | |
Splash Proof | - | Yes | |
Stabilizer | Yes | Yes | |
Still Image Resolution(s) | - | 4608 x 3456, 3200 x 2400, 1280 x 960 | |
Touchscreen | - | Yes | |
USB 2.0 Connectors | - | 1 | |
USB 2.0 Type-A Ports Quantity | 1 | - | |
Vari-angle LCD Display | - | Yes | |
Video Formats Supported | MP4 | AVC, AVI, H.264, MOV | |
Video Recording | Yes | Yes | |
Viewfinder Type | - | Electronic | |
Weight | 418 g | 417 g | |
White Balance | - | Auto, Flash, Fluorescent, Manual, Shade, Sunny, Tungsten, Underwater | |
Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes | |
Wi-Fi Standards | - | b/g/n | |
Width | - | 123.7 mm | |
Wind Filter | - | Yes |
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