Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm S1

In this article, we will be reviewing the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus Fujifilm S1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and Fujifilm S1 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was revealed 23 months earlier than the Fujifilm S1 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon ELPH 530 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the ELPH 530 HS matches up versus the Fujifilm S1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS & Fujifilm FinePix S1. The full galleries are available at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery & Fujifilm S1 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 530 HS features exterior dimensions of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Fujifilm S1 has specifications of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 530 HS vs the Fujifilm S1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 530 HS and Fujifilm S1 is 95 and 60 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The image underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 530 HS and Fujifilm S1.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Fujifilm S1 to show greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 530 HS will be behind in sensor innovation.