Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm S1500

Here, we will be matching up the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Fujifilm S1500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was revealed 3 years after the Fujifilm S1500 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon ELPH 530 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the ELPH 530 HS matches up vs the Fujifilm S1500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS & Fujifilm FinePix S1500. The full galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery & Fujifilm S1500 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 530 HS provides physical measurements of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Fujifilm S1500 has proportions of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") and a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Examine the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Fujifilm S1500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 530 HS compared to the Fujifilm S1500.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 530 HS and Fujifilm S1500 is 95 and 82 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The image below will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 530 HS and Fujifilm S1500.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of images although you have to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer ELPH 530 HS should have an advantage in sensor tech.