Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm S8400W

Here, we will be matching up the Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm S8400W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was brought out 13 months earlier than the Fujifilm S8400W which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon ELPH 530 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the ELPH 530 HS scores versus the Fujifilm S8400W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS & Fujifilm FinePix S8400W. The entire galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery & Fujifilm S8400W Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 530 HS has outer measurements of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S8400W has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Examine the Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm S8400W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 530 HS and the Fujifilm S8400W.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 530 HS and Fujifilm S8400W is 95 and 61 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The pic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 530 HS and Fujifilm S8400W.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Fujifilm S8400W to show greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 530 HS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.