Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm S4200
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm S4200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Additionally referred to as IXUS 510 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
- Introduced January 2012

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm S4200 Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Fujifilm S4200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The ELPH 530 HS was manufactured 2 months later than the Fujifilm S4200 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon ELPH 530 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S4200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the ELPH 530 HS matches up vs the Fujifilm S4200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm S4200 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS & Fujifilm FinePix S4200. The entire galleries are available at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery & Fujifilm S4200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 530 HS over the Fujifilm S4200
ELPH 530 HS | Fujifilm S4200 | |||
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Display sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Canon ELPH 530 HS
Fujifilm S4200 | ELPH 530 HS |
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Common features in the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Fujifilm S4200
ELPH 530 HS | Fujifilm S4200 | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2012 | Same age |
Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen |
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm S4200 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 530 HS features exterior measurements of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S4200 has proportions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs).
Contrast the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Fujifilm S4200 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 530 HS against the Fujifilm S4200.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 530 HS and Fujifilm S4200 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm S4200 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by going through specs. The graphic here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 530 HS and Fujifilm S4200.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Fujifilm S4200 to provide more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm S4200 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm S4200 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS | Fujifilm FinePix S4200 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS | Fujifilm FinePix S4200 |
Also Known as | IXUS 510 HS | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2012-02-07 | 2012-01-05 |
Physical type | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 24-576mm (24.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3.2" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | PureColor II Touch TFT LCD | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 97 percent |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 2.50 m | 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 163 gr (0.36 pounds) | 543 gr (1.20 pounds) |
Dimensions | 86 x 54 x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") |
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 photos | 300 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | AA |
Battery model | NB-9L | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $250 | $200 |