Canon ELPH 530 HS vs FujiFilm S2800HD

On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus FujiFilm S2800HD, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and S2800HD (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was unveiled 2 years later than the S2800HD and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon ELPH 530 HS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the ELPH 530 HS scores versus the S2800HD with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS and FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD. The full galleries are available at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery and FujiFilm S2800HD Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 530 HS offers outside 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 S2800HD has measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 530 HS against the S2800HD.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 530 HS and S2800HD is 95 and 75 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 530 HS and S2800HD.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the FujiFilm S2800HD to show extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The younger ELPH 530 HS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.