Canon ELPH 530 HS vs FujiFilm S1800

Here is a complete assessment of the Canon ELPH 530 HS and FujiFilm S1800, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and the S1800 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was introduced 2 years later than the S1800 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon ELPH 530 HS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the ELPH 530 HS grades against the S1800 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS & FujiFilm FinePix S1800. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery & FujiFilm S1800 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 530 HS has got outside measurements of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm S1800 has specifications of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 530 HS versus the S1800.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 530 HS and S1800 is 95 and 78 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 530 HS and S1800.

To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the FujiFilm S1800 to show greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 530 HS should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.