Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS and Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery and Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.