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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm S9400W

Portability
95 Imaging
34 Features
40 Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S9400W front
Portability
61 Imaging
40 Features
44 Overall
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm S9400W 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
  • Launched February 2012
  • Also Known as IXUS 510 HS
Fujifilm S9400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Released January 2014
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm S9400W Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 530 HS over the Fujifilm S9400W

		

		

			
 ELPH 530 HS Fujifilm S9400W 
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Canon ELPH 530 HS

		

		

			
 Fujifilm S9400W ELPH 530 HS 
ReleasedJanuary 2014February 2012More modern by 23 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Fujifilm S9400W

		

		

			
 ELPH 530 HS Fujifilm S9400W 
Manually focus  Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm S9400W Physical Comparison

		

		

			
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm S9400W size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 530 HS and Fujifilm S9400W is 95 and 61 respectively.
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm S9400W top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm S9400W Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
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.
	
			Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm S9400W sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm S9400W Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm S9400W Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon ELPH 530 HS Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm S9400W Portrait photography factors
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 features face detect focusing
 manual focus not available
 no manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 sensor resolution low (10MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
37
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 includes face detect focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison
Canon ELPH 530 HS Street photography information
Fujifilm S9400W Street photography information
66
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes focus via touch
 lighter than competition (163g)
 fixed screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
41
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Canon ELPH 530 HS Sports photography info
Fujifilm S9400W Sports photography info
29
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features tracking focus
 slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 not so great battery power (190 CIPA)
 lacks phase detect AF
55
 amazing zoom range (24-1200mm  50.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 includes tracking focus
 good battery pack (500 per charge)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon ELPH 530 HS
Travel photography with Fujifilm S9400W
64
 lighter than competition (163g)
 includes focus via touch
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 great reach (336mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 not so great battery power (190 per charge)
 sensor resolution low (10MP)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
54
 good battery pack (500 shots)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (24mm)
 great reach (1200mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon ELPH 530 HS as a Landscape photography camera
 Fujifilm S9400W as a Landscape photography camera
35
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3.2")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
 no manual mode
 sensor resolution low (10MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 not so great battery power (190 shots)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
44
 fairly wide (24mm)
 good sized screen (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 good battery pack (500 CIPA)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon ELPH 530 HS
Vlogging with Fujifilm S9400W
35
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 screen is touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect focusing
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition (163 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 does not have mic jack
26
 fairly wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
 display is not selfie friendly
 lack of microphone jack
 more heavy than competition in class (670g)
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm S9400W Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 530 HS and Fujifilm S9400W
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HSFujifilm FinePix S9400W
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS Fujifilm FinePix S9400W
Also referred to as IXUS 510 HS -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-02-07 2014-01-06
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
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 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display tech PureColor II Touch TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1700 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 2.50 m 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro
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) 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 163 grams (0.36 lbs) 670 grams (1.48 lbs)
Dimensions 86 x 54 x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 190 images 500 images
Style of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NB-9L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $250 $330