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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR front
Portability
54
Imaging
40
Features
71
Overall
52

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR 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
  • Launched February 2012
  • Also Known as IXUS 510 HS
Fujifilm HS50 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 808g - 135 x 101 x 146mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm HS35EXR
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Fujifilm HS50 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and the ELPH 530 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") posses different sensor sizes.

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The ELPH 530 HS was launched 11 months earlier than the Fujifilm HS50 EXR which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon ELPH 530 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the ELPH 530 HS grades versus the Fujifilm HS50 EXR for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 530 HS over the Fujifilm HS50 EXR

 ELPH 530 HS Fujifilm HS50 EXR 
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS50 EXR over the Canon ELPH 530 HS

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR ELPH 530 HS 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2012More recent by 11 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution920k461kSharper display (+459k dot)
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Common features in the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Fujifilm HS50 EXR

 ELPH 530 HS Fujifilm HS50 EXR 

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 530 HS comes with outer 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 HS50 EXR has sizing of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") having a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Fujifilm HS50 EXR in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 530 HS and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 530 HS and Fujifilm HS50 EXR is 95 and 54 respectively.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by going through specifications. The graphic here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 530 HS and Fujifilm HS50 EXR.

To sum up, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The ELPH 530 HS because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older ELPH 530 HS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 530 HS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm HS50 EXR
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has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/2")
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Street photography details
Fujifilm HS50 EXR Street photography details
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (163 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
53
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/2")
heavier than others (808 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Sports photography details
Fujifilm HS50 EXR Sports photography details
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (190 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
62
long zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery power (500 per charge)
has phase detect autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2")
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm HS50 EXR as a Travel photography camera
64
lighter than competition in class (163 grams)
offers touch to focus
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (190 per charge)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.4)
56
good battery power (500 CIPA)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (1000mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than others (808 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 530 HS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm HS50 EXR
35
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
no manual mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery pack (190 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
53
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (500 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Vlogging advice
Fujifilm HS50 EXR Vlogging advice
35
rather wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (163g)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic socket
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fairly wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic port
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than others (808 grams)
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 530 HS and Fujifilm HS50 EXR
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HSFujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR
Other name IXUS 510 HS -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-02-07 2013-01-07
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 5 EXR Processor II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-1000mm (41.7x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 0cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.6
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology PureColor II Touch TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920 thousand dot
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 163 grams (0.36 lb) 808 grams (1.78 lb)
Physical dimensions 86 x 54 x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") 135 x 101 x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7")
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 photos 500 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-9L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $250 $500