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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm S8100fd

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
Portability
75
Imaging
32
Features
26
Overall
29

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Key Specs

Canon ELPH 530 HS
(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
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Other Name is IXUS 510 HS
Fujifilm S8100fd
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
  • Released January 2009
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm S8100fd, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was announced 3 years after the Fujifilm S8100fd which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the ELPH 530 HS scores against the Fujifilm S8100fd with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 530 HS over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 ELPH 530 HS Fujifilm S8100fd 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2009More modern by 38 months
Display dimension3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Canon ELPH 530 HS

 Fujifilm S8100fd ELPH 530 HS 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Fujifilm S8100fd

 ELPH 530 HS Fujifilm S8100fd 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 530 HS has got exterior dimensions of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Fujifilm S8100fd has proportions of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Examine the Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm S8100fd in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the ELPH 530 HS and the Fujifilm S8100fd.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm S8100fd size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 530 HS and Fujifilm S8100fd is 95 and 75 respectively.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm S8100fd top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking technical specs. The image here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 530 HS and Fujifilm S8100fd.

As you can tell, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photos but you need to take the age of the products into consideration. The younger ELPH 530 HS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm S8100fd sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Portrait photography information
Fujifilm S8100fd Portrait photography information
26
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
27
manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Street photography information
Fujifilm S8100fd Street photography information
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (163 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
47
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 530 HS
Sports photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (190 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
32
incredible zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm S8100fd as a Travel photography camera
64
lighter than competition in class (163g)
boasts focus by touch
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
great reach (336mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery power (190 per charge)
megapixel count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
53
flash built-in
relatively wide (27mm)
very long zoom (486mm)
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Landscape photography features
Fujifilm S8100fd Landscape photography features
35
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery power (190 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
35
manual focus
relatively wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Vlogging features
Fujifilm S8100fd Vlogging features
35
fairly wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (163g)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
24
relatively wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone support
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 530 HS and Fujifilm S8100fd
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HSFujifilm FinePix S8100fd
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd
Also called IXUS 510 HS -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-02-07 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact Compact
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 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech PureColor II Touch TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.50 m 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800))
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 640 x 480 30 fps, 320 x 240 30 fps
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 -
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 163 gr (0.36 pounds) 405 gr (0.89 pounds)
Dimensions 86 x 54 x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots -
Style 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 shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $250 $300