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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs FujiFilm AX350

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
16
Overall
29

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs FujiFilm AX350 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 530 HS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 163g - 86 x 54 x 20mm
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 510 HS
FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix AX355
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs FujiFilm AX350 Overview

Below is a extended review of the Canon ELPH 530 HS vs FujiFilm AX350, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and AX350 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was launched 14 months later than the AX350 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the ELPH 530 HS matches up versus the AX350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 530 HS over the FujiFilm AX350

 ELPH 530 HS AX350 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2011More recent by 14 months
Display sizing3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Canon ELPH 530 HS

 AX350 ELPH 530 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 530 HS and FujiFilm AX350

 ELPH 530 HS AX350 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs FujiFilm AX350 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 530 HS provides outer measurements of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) while the FujiFilm AX350 has dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 530 HS and the AX350.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs FujiFilm AX350 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 530 HS and AX350 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs FujiFilm AX350 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs FujiFilm AX350 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to see the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing specs. The photograph below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 530 HS and AX350.

All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the FujiFilm AX350 to show more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 530 HS will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs FujiFilm AX350 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs FujiFilm AX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs FujiFilm AX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm AX350 as a Portrait photography camera
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provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
30
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 530 HS
Street photography with FujiFilm AX350
66
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
lighter than average in class (163 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Sports photography features
FujiFilm AX350 Sports photography features
29
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (190 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (180 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm AX350 as a Travel photography camera
64
lighter than average in class (163g)
provides touch focus
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
great reach (336mm)
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (190 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
56
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (180 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm AX350 as a Landscape photography camera
35
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery pack (190 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
29
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery life (180 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 530 HS
Vlogging with FujiFilm AX350
35
pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (163g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no mic support
22
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs FujiFilm AX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 530 HS and FujiFilm AX350
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HSFujiFilm FinePix AX350
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS FujiFilm FinePix AX350
Also called as IXUS 510 HS FinePix AX355
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-07 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3440
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 33-165mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology PureColor II Touch TFT LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1400s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.50 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 163 grams (0.36 lb) 168 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 86 x 54 x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 190 images 180 images
Battery style Battery Pack AA
Battery model NB-9L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $250 $0