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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs FujiFilm S3200

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 530 HS
(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
  • Announced February 2012
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 510 HS
FujiFilm S3200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S3250
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus FujiFilm S3200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and S3200 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was launched 14 months after the S3200 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon ELPH 530 HS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S3200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the ELPH 530 HS scores vs the S3200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 530 HS over the FujiFilm S3200

 ELPH 530 HS S3200 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2011Newer by 14 months
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Canon ELPH 530 HS

 S3200 ELPH 530 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 530 HS and FujiFilm S3200

 ELPH 530 HS S3200 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 530 HS has got 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 S3200 has specifications of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Compare the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus FujiFilm S3200 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 530 HS against the S3200.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 530 HS and S3200 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The pic here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 530 HS and S3200.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the FujiFilm S3200 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 530 HS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm S3200 as a Portrait photography camera
26
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Street photography info
FujiFilm S3200 Street photography info
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
lighter than competition in class (163g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than others (540g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 530 HS
Sports photography with FujiFilm S3200
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (190 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
47
long zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
has tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm S3200 as a Travel photography camera
64
lighter than competition in class (163 grams)
comes with touch focus
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (190 shots)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
54
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (576mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (540g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Landscape photography factors
FujiFilm S3200 Landscape photography factors
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery life (190 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
41
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Vlogging highlights
FujiFilm S3200 Vlogging highlights
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (163g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone jack
24
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than others (540 grams)
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 530 HS and FujiFilm S3200
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HSFujiFilm FinePix S3200
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS FujiFilm FinePix S3200
Also called as IXUS 510 HS FinePix S3250
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-02-07 2011-01-05
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-576mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech PureColor II Touch TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.50 m 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 163 grams (0.36 lb) 540 grams (1.19 lb)
Physical dimensions 86 x 54 x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9")
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 300 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NB-9L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD / SDHC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $250 $190