Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm JX550

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Fujifilm JX550, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was brought out 2 months after the Fujifilm JX550 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the ELPH 530 HS scores versus the Fujifilm JX550 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS and Fujifilm FinePix JX550. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery and Fujifilm JX550 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 530 HS has got external measurements of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm JX550 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).

Look at the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Fujifilm JX550 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 530 HS compared to the Fujifilm JX550.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 530 HS and Fujifilm JX550 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The pic below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 530 HS and Fujifilm JX550.

Plainly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Fujifilm JX550 to render more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.