Canon ELPH 530 HS vs FujiFilm S2950

In this article, we will be contrasting the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus FujiFilm S2950, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and S2950 (14MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was brought out 14 months later than the S2950 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon ELPH 530 HS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the ELPH 530 HS grades versus the S2950 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS and FujiFilm FinePix S2950. The entire galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery and FujiFilm S2950 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 530 HS has outer measurements of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) while the FujiFilm S2950 has measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs).

Compare the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus FujiFilm S2950 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 530 HS against the S2950.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 530 HS and S2950 is 95 and 76 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 530 HS and S2950.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the FujiFilm S2950 to render extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger ELPH 530 HS should have an edge in sensor tech.