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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm A150

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix A150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm A150 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 530 HS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 163g - 86 x 54 x 20mm
  • Released February 2012
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 510 HS
Fujifilm A150
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm A150 Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Fujifilm A150, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and the Fujifilm A150 (10MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was revealed 3 years after the Fujifilm A150 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the ELPH 530 HS grades vs the Fujifilm A150 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 530 HS over the Fujifilm A150

 ELPH 530 HS Fujifilm A150 
RevealedFebruary 2012February 2009Newer by 37 months
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm A150 over the Canon ELPH 530 HS

 Fujifilm A150 ELPH 530 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Fujifilm A150

 ELPH 530 HS Fujifilm A150 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm A150 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 530 HS provides outside dimensions 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 A150 has proportions of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Fujifilm A150 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 530 HS versus the Fujifilm A150.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm A150 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 530 HS and Fujifilm A150 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm A150 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm A150 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through technical specs. The image underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 530 HS and Fujifilm A150.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photos although you really should consider the age of the products into consideration. The more modern ELPH 530 HS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm A150 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm A150 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm A150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 530 HS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm A150
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provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Street photography details
Fujifilm A150 Street photography details
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
lighter than competition (163g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
54
lighter than competition (130g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Sports photography factors
Fujifilm A150 Sports photography factors
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (190 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Travel photography info
Fujifilm A150 Travel photography info
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lighter than competition (163g)
provides touch to focus
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long reach (336mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (190 CIPA)
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
55
lighter than competition (130 grams)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Landscape photography information
Fujifilm A150 Landscape photography information
35
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery life (190 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
26
screen is a good size (3 inches)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm A150 as a Vlogging camera
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pretty wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (163g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
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lighter than competition (130 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm A150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 530 HS and Fujifilm A150
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HSFujifilm FinePix A150
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS Fujifilm FinePix A150
Also called as IXUS 510 HS -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-07 2009-02-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology PureColor II Touch TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.50 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 163g (0.36 lb) 130g (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 86 x 54 x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-9L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $250 $130