Canon ELPH 530 HS vs FujiFilm S1600
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs FujiFilm S1600 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed February 2012
- Alternative Name is IXUS 510 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-420mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
- 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
- Introduced February 2010
- Other Name is FinePix S1770

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs FujiFilm S1600 Overview
Below, we will be looking at the Canon ELPH 530 HS and FujiFilm S1600, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and the S1600 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The ELPH 530 HS was launched 2 years after the S1600 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon ELPH 530 HS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the ELPH 530 HS scores versus the S1600 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs FujiFilm S1600 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS & FujiFilm FinePix S1600. The complete galleries are available at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery & FujiFilm S1600 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 530 HS over the FujiFilm S1600
ELPH 530 HS | S1600 | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | ![]() | February 2010 | More modern by 25 months |
Screen dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Canon ELPH 530 HS
S1600 | ELPH 530 HS |
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Common features in the Canon ELPH 530 HS and FujiFilm S1600
ELPH 530 HS | S1600 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs FujiFilm S1600 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 530 HS comes with physical measurements of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm S1600 has proportions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).
See the Canon ELPH 530 HS and FujiFilm S1600 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 530 HS compared to the S1600.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 530 HS and S1600 is 95 and 78 respectively.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs FujiFilm S1600 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The picture underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 530 HS and S1600.
Plainly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the FujiFilm S1600 to give extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 530 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs FujiFilm S1600 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs FujiFilm S1600 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS | FujiFilm FinePix S1600 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS | FujiFilm FinePix S1600 |
Also referred to as | IXUS 510 HS | FinePix S1770 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2012-02-07 | 2010-02-02 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 5 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 28-420mm (15.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/4.0-4.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | PureColor II Touch TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 99% |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.50 m | 4.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 163 grams (0.36 pounds) | 337 grams (0.74 pounds) |
Dimensions | 86 x 54 x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") |
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 | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-9L | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $250 | $130 |