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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs FujiFilm T300

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
40
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix T300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs FujiFilm T300 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 T300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 151g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix T305
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs FujiFilm T300 Overview

Here is a extensive assessment of the Canon ELPH 530 HS and FujiFilm T300, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and T300 (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was launched 7 months later than the T300 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the ELPH 530 HS scores against the T300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 530 HS over the FujiFilm T300

 ELPH 530 HS T300 
LaunchedFebruary 2012July 2011Fresher by 7 months
Display sizing3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Canon ELPH 530 HS

 T300 ELPH 530 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 530 HS and FujiFilm T300

 ELPH 530 HS T300 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs FujiFilm T300 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 530 HS features external measurements of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) while the FujiFilm T300 has sizing of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 530 HS versus the T300.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs FujiFilm T300 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 530 HS and T300 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs FujiFilm T300 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs FujiFilm T300 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The photograph below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 530 HS and T300.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the FujiFilm T300 to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The newer ELPH 530 HS should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs FujiFilm T300 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs FujiFilm T300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs FujiFilm T300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm T300 as a Portrait photography camera
25
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
33
MP count decent (14MP)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Street photography factors
FujiFilm T300 Street photography factors
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
lighter than competition (163 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 530 HS
Sports photography with FujiFilm T300
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (190 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
36
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
provides tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (180 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Travel photography information
FujiFilm T300 Travel photography information
64
lighter than competition (163 grams)
boasts focus via touch
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery power (190 shots)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
64
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (180 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Landscape photography highlights
FujiFilm T300 Landscape photography highlights
35
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery power (190 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
36
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery pack (180 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm T300 as a Vlogging camera
35
really wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (163g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of mic socket
30
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs FujiFilm T300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 530 HS and FujiFilm T300
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HSFujiFilm FinePix T300
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS FujiFilm FinePix T300
Also called as IXUS 510 HS FinePix T305
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-07 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.4-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech PureColor II Touch TFT LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.50 m 2.60 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 metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 163 gr (0.36 pounds) 151 gr (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 86 x 54 x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 190 pictures 180 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-9L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD / SDHC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $250 $250