Canon ELPH 530 HS vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR

Let's look closer at the Canon ELPH 530 HS and FujiFilm HS20 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and HS20 EXR (16MP) and the ELPH 530 HS (1/2.3") and HS20 EXR (1/2") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The ELPH 530 HS was announced 14 months after the HS20 EXR which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon ELPH 530 HS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm HS20 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the ELPH 530 HS scores vs the HS20 EXR for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS and FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR. The whole galleries are available at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery and FujiFilm HS20 EXR Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 530 HS has exterior dimensions of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) while the FujiFilm HS20 EXR has specifications of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") along with a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs).

Check the Canon ELPH 530 HS and FujiFilm HS20 EXR in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 530 HS vs the HS20 EXR.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 530 HS and HS20 EXR is 95 and 58 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 530 HS and HS20 EXR.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ELPH 530 HS using its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the FujiFilm HS20 EXR will deliver more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 530 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.