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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs FujiFilm JX300

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 530 HS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 163g - 86 x 54 x 20mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 510 HS
FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix JX305
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 Overview

Here is a detailed comparison of the Canon ELPH 530 HS and FujiFilm JX300, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and JX300 (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was released 14 months later than the JX300 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the ELPH 530 HS scores versus the JX300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 530 HS over the FujiFilm JX300

 ELPH 530 HS JX300 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2011Fresher by 14 months
Display dimension3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Canon ELPH 530 HS

 JX300 ELPH 530 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 530 HS and FujiFilm JX300

 ELPH 530 HS JX300 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 530 HS features physical measurements of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) while the FujiFilm JX300 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 530 HS versus the JX300.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 530 HS and JX300 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The photograph here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 530 HS and JX300.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the FujiFilm JX300 to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The younger ELPH 530 HS provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm JX300 as a Portrait photography camera
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offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Street photography information
FujiFilm JX300 Street photography information
66
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (163 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
55
lighter than others in class (130g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm JX300 as a Sports photography camera
29
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (190 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
31
MP count decent (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (180 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Travel photography highlights
FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography highlights
64
lighter than competition in class (163 grams)
has focus via touch
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long reach (336mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (190 CIPA)
low MP (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
65
lighter than others in class (130 grams)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (180 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Landscape photography advice
FujiFilm JX300 Landscape photography advice
35
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not available
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery (190 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
32
rather wide (28mm)
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery pack (180 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Vlogging advice
FujiFilm JX300 Vlogging advice
35
pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (163 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic socket
28
rather wide (28mm)
lighter than others in class (130 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 530 HS and FujiFilm JX300
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HSFujiFilm FinePix JX300
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS FujiFilm FinePix JX300
Also referred to as IXUS 510 HS FinePix JX305
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-07 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.6-6.2
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology PureColor II Touch TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1800 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.50 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 163 gr (0.36 pounds) 130 gr (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 86 x 54 x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 190 photographs 180 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-9L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD / SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $250 $110