Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm S1500
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![Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS front Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-ELPH-530-HS/Canon-ELPH-530-HS-front.jpg)
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm S1500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
- 163g - 86 x 54 x 20mm
- Announced February 2012
- Alternate Name is IXUS 510 HS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-396mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 345g - 103 x 73 x 68mm
- Released February 2009
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm S1500 Overview
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.
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm S1500 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 530 HS over the Fujifilm S1500
ELPH 530 HS | Fujifilm S1500 | |||
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Released | February 2012 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 37 months |
Screen size | 3.2" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Canon ELPH 530 HS
Fujifilm S1500 | ELPH 530 HS |
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Common features in the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Fujifilm S1500
ELPH 530 HS | Fujifilm S1500 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm S1500 Physical Comparison
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.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm S1500 size comparison Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm S1500 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-ELPH-530-HS-vs-Fujifilm-FinePix-S1500-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 530 HS and Fujifilm S1500 is 95 and 82 respectively.
![Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm S1500 top view buttons comparison Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm S1500 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-ELPH-530-HS-vs-Fujifilm-FinePix-S1500-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm S1500 Sensor Comparison
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.
![Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm S1500 sensor size comparison Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm S1500 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-ELPH-530-HS-vs-Fujifilm-FinePix-S1500-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm S1500 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm S1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm S1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-ELPH-530-HS-vs-Fujifilm-FinePix-S1500-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm S1500 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS | Fujifilm FinePix S1500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS | Fujifilm FinePix S1500 |
Also referred to as | IXUS 510 HS | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2012-02-07 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 5 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 33-396mm (12.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3.2" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | PureColor II Touch TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 2.50 m | 8.70 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 163 gr (0.36 pounds) | 345 gr (0.76 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 86 x 54 x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 190 pictures | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-9L | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | - |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $250 | $200 |