Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm S9400W

In this article, we are evaluating the Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm S9400W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was brought out 23 months before the Fujifilm S9400W making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon ELPH 530 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S9400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the ELPH 530 HS grades versus the Fujifilm S9400W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS & Fujifilm FinePix S9400W. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery & Fujifilm S9400W Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 530 HS has physical dimensions of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Fujifilm S9400W has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Contrast the Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm S9400W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 530 HS versus the Fujifilm S9400W.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 530 HS and Fujifilm S9400W is 95 and 61 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing specs. The picture here might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 530 HS and Fujifilm S9400W.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Fujifilm S9400W to render greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 530 HS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.