Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR

Here, we are evaluating the Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and the ELPH 530 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") boast different sensor size.

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The ELPH 530 HS was unveiled 11 months prior to the Fujifilm HS35EXR which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon ELPH 530 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm HS35EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the ELPH 530 HS scores vs the Fujifilm HS35EXR for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS & Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR. The full galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery & Fujifilm HS35EXR Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 530 HS enjoys exterior dimensions 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 HS35EXR has measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") along with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs).

Contrast the Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 530 HS and the Fujifilm HS35EXR.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 530 HS and Fujifilm HS35EXR is 95 and 59 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The visual here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 530 HS and Fujifilm HS35EXR.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The ELPH 530 HS using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Fujifilm HS35EXR will offer greater detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older ELPH 530 HS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.