Sony PowerShot SX530 HS Black
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Olympus OM-D OM-D E-M10 Mark III (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 Sony PowerShot SX530 HS camera would suit you adequately. |
Simple shots - As a photography noob, this Olympus OM-D OM-D E-M10 Mark III 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 PowerShot SX530 HS is a very straightforward option. At this skill level you'll be comfortable utilising features such as the 9 "Auto Focus points" that this camera comes with. |
For those who are passionate about photography at a casual level but are prepared to make the occasional technical adjustments, the OM-D OM-D E-M10 Mark III is a very straightforward option. At this skill level you'll be comfortable utilising features such as the 121 "Auto Focus points" that this camera comes with. | |
Basic Skill Level (Video) |
Simple clips - As a videography noob, this Sony PowerShot SX530 HS video camera should be sufficient for your needs. |
Simple clips - As a videography noob, this Olympus OM-D OM-D E-M10 Mark III 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 OM-D E-M10 Mark III 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 OM-D OM-D E-M10 Mark III, will align with your skill level. | ||
Professional Skill Level (Video) |
Working at the highest standards of videography, you'll want full control of every aspect of this vital tool. This camera from Sony, provides fully manual settings from your focusing ring to your aperture dilation. |
Working at the highest standards of videography, you'll want full control of every aspect of this vital tool. This camera from Olympus, provides fully manual settings from your focusing ring to your aperture dilation. | |
Astronomy Photography |
In taking those celestial photographs, the image sensor size a key component which measures at 18.00x13.500 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 OM-D E-M10 Mark III 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 OM-D E-M10 Mark III. | |
Sports Photography |
Whether it's golf or tennis and everything in-between, the Tracking Focus capability in this camera allows you maintain your subject as the centre of attention even while in motion. It's Continuous Shooting Mode also helps take multiple shots in a couple of seconds allowing you assess a set of options you can pick from. |
Whether it's golf or tennis and everything in-between, the Tracking Focus capability in this camera allows you maintain your subject as the centre of attention even while in motion. It's Continuous Shooting Mode also helps take multiple shots in a couple of seconds allowing you assess a set of options you can pick from. | |
Underwater Photography |
Sea-life is always breathtaking. With this camera from Sony, 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 OM-D E-M10 Mark III 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 Sony 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 Sony 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 Sony 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 OM-D E-M10 Mark III 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 6.17 x 4.55 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 18.00x13.500 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. | |
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 | ||
Wildlife Photography |
When taking photos of the beautiful creatures of the wild, you'll need to have Tracking Focus mode activated so as not to miss any great moments while they are active in their habitat. Burst shots help as well, which this camera happens to have making it a very good option for your needs. |
When taking photos of the beautiful creatures of the wild, you'll need to have Tracking Focus mode activated so as not to miss any great moments while they are active in their habitat. Burst shots help as well, which this camera happens to have making it a very good option for your needs. | |
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 Sony 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. |
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. | |
4K Videos |
Ultra High Definition - you'll be able to capture immersive and highly detailed footage with this camera's 4K capability. | ||
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. | |
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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4K Video Capable | - | Yes | |
Aperture Priority AE | Yes | Yes | |
Aperture Range (F-F) | 3.4-6.5 | 3.5-5.6 | |
Audio Formats Supported | AAC LC, MPEG4 | PCM | |
Audio System | Stereo | Stereo | |
Auto Focus | Yes | Yes | |
Auto Focus (AF) Lock | - | Yes | |
Auto Focus (AF) Points | 9 | 121 | |
Auto Focus (AF) Points Selection | 1 | 1 | |
Batteries Included | - | Yes | |
Battery Technology | - | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) | |
Battery Type | - | BLS-50 | |
Built-in Display | Yes | Yes | |
Built-in Flash | Yes | Yes | |
Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes | |
Built-in Speaker(s) | - | Yes | |
Camcorder Media Type | SD, SDHC, SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC | |
Compatible Memory Cards | - | SD, SDHC, SDXC | |
Continuous Shooting Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Depth | - | 49.5 mm | |
Diopter Correction | - | Yes | |
Display | - | LCD | |
Display Diagonal | - | 3 | |
Display Resolution | - | 1040 x 1000 pixels | |
Electronic Viewfinder | - | Yes | |
External Flash Connector | - | Yes | |
Face Detection | Yes | - | |
Focus Adjustment | - | Auto/Manual | |
HDMI (Micro) Ports Quantity | - | 1 | |
HDMI (Mini) Ports Quantity | 1 | - | |
HDMI Ports Quantity | Yes | Yes | |
Height | - | 83.6 mm | |
Image Formats Supported | JPEG | EXIF, JPEG, RAW | |
Image Sensor Size | 1/2.3 | 4/3 | |
Image Sensor Size (W X H) | 6.17 x 4.55 mm | 18.00x13.500 mm | |
Interchangeable Lens Present | - | 1 | |
Interval Recording | - | 1 | |
ISO Sensitivity | - | 100, 25600 | |
ISO Sensitivity (max) | 3200 | 25600 | |
Languages Support | - | CZE, DAN, DEU, DUT, ENG, ESP, EST, FIN, FRE, GRE, HUN, ITA, LAT, POL, POR, RUS, SER, SLK, SLV, SWE, TUR, UKR | |
Light Exposure Correction | - | ± 5EV (1/3EV step) | |
Live stream capable | 1 | 1 | |
Manual Exposure | Yes | Yes | |
Manual Focus | Yes | Yes | |
Max FPS @4K | - | 30 | |
Maximum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) | 1200 mm | 300 mm | |
Maximum Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 3840 x 2160 pixels | |
Megapixel | - | 16.1 MP | |
Microphone In | - | Yes | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Stereo | - | |
Minimum Aperture Number | 3.4 | 3.5 | |
Minimum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) | 24 mm | 80 mm | |
Near Field Communication (NFC) | Yes | - | |
Operating Relative Humidity (H-H) | - | 30 - 90 % | |
Operating Temperature (T-T) | - | 0 - 40 °F | |
Optical Zoom | 50 x | - | |
Photo Effects | 1 | 1 | |
PictBridge | Yes | - | |
Product Colour | Black | Black, Silver | |
Scene Modes | - | Backlight, Beach, Candlelight, Children, Close-up (macro), Documents, Fireworks, Night, Night portrait, Panorama, Portrait, Snow, Sports, Sunset | |
Scene Modes Present | Yes | Yes | |
Sensor Format | Cropped | Cropped | |
Sensor Type | CMOS | Live MOS | |
Shutter Priority AE | Yes | Yes | |
Stabilizer | Yes | Yes | |
Touchscreen | - | Yes | |
Tracking Focus | 1 | 1 | |
USB 2.0 Connectors | - | 1 | |
USB 2.0 Type-A Ports Quantity | 1 | - | |
Video Formats Supported | H.264, MP4, MPEG4 | H.264, MOV, RAW | |
Video Recording | Yes | Yes | |
Viewfinder Type | - | Electronic | |
Weight | 418 g | 410 g | |
White Balance | - | Cloudy, Custom modes, Direct sunlight, Flash, Manual, One push, Shade | |
Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes | |
Width | - | 121.5 mm | |
Wind Filter | - | Yes |
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