Canon ELPH 530 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD

Below, we will be comparing the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus FujiFilm S2500HD, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and the S2500HD (12MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was brought out 20 months later than the S2500HD which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon ELPH 530 HS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the ELPH 530 HS scores against the S2500HD when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS & FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD. The entire galleries are available at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery & FujiFilm S2500HD Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 530 HS enjoys outer dimensions of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) while the FujiFilm S2500HD has measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 530 HS against the S2500HD.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 530 HS and S2500HD is 95 and 78 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by checking specs. The photograph below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 530 HS and S2500HD.

All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the FujiFilm S2500HD to give greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger ELPH 530 HS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.