Canon ELPH 530 HS vs FujiFilm JV100

Below is a complete review of the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus FujiFilm JV100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and the JV100 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was announced 2 years later than the JV100 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the ELPH 530 HS scores vs the JV100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS and FujiFilm FinePix JV100. The whole galleries are available at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery and FujiFilm JV100 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 530 HS comes with outside dimensions of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) and the FujiFilm JV100 has proportions of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus FujiFilm JV100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 530 HS against the JV100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 530 HS and JV100 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Often, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 530 HS and JV100.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the FujiFilm JV100 to produce greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The younger ELPH 530 HS should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.