Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm JX500

Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus Fujifilm JX500, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was brought out 2 months later than the Fujifilm JX500 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the ELPH 530 HS scores against the Fujifilm JX500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS and Fujifilm FinePix JX500. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery and Fujifilm JX500 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 530 HS has 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) and the Fujifilm JX500 has proportions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Compare the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus Fujifilm JX500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 530 HS vs the Fujifilm JX500.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 530 HS and Fujifilm JX500 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at specs. The graphic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 530 HS and Fujifilm JX500.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Fujifilm JX500 to give greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively.