Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm S8300

Here, we will be comparing the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Fujifilm S8300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was released 11 months before the Fujifilm S8300 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon ELPH 530 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the ELPH 530 HS scores versus the Fujifilm S8300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS & Fujifilm FinePix S8300. The complete galleries are available at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery & Fujifilm S8300 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 530 HS has got outside 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 S8300 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Check the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Fujifilm S8300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 530 HS compared to the Fujifilm S8300.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 530 HS and Fujifilm S8300 is 95 and 61 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through specifications. The photograph here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 530 HS and Fujifilm S8300.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Fujifilm S8300 to give extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older ELPH 530 HS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.