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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm SL240

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix SL240 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm SL240 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 530 HS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Also Known as IXUS 510 HS
Fujifilm SL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Released January 2012
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm SL240 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus Fujifilm SL240, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was released 2 months later than the Fujifilm SL240 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon ELPH 530 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm SL240 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the ELPH 530 HS grades against the Fujifilm SL240 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 530 HS over the Fujifilm SL240

 ELPH 530 HS Fujifilm SL240 
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Canon ELPH 530 HS

 Fujifilm SL240 ELPH 530 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Fujifilm SL240

 ELPH 530 HS Fujifilm SL240 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2012Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm SL240 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 530 HS comes with exterior measurements of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Fujifilm SL240 has measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") having a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs).

See the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus Fujifilm SL240 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 530 HS against the Fujifilm SL240.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm SL240 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 530 HS and Fujifilm SL240 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm SL240 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm SL240 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The graphic underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 530 HS and Fujifilm SL240.

Plainly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Fujifilm SL240 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm SL240 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm SL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm SL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm SL240 as a Portrait photography camera
26
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
38
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 530 HS
Street photography with Fujifilm SL240
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
lighter than average in class (163g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than average in class (510g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 530 HS
Sports photography with Fujifilm SL240
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (190 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
47
great zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm SL240 as a Travel photography camera
64
lighter than average in class (163 grams)
has touch to focus
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long reach (336mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (190 CIPA)
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
54
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (576mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (510g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm SL240 Landscape photography advice
35
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual exposure
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery power (190 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
41
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm SL240 as a Vlogging camera
35
relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (163g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have microphone support
24
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
heavier than average in class (510g)
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm SL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 530 HS and Fujifilm SL240
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HSFujifilm FinePix SL240
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS Fujifilm FinePix SL240
Also called as IXUS 510 HS -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-02-07 2012-01-05
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-576mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology PureColor II Touch TFT LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.50 m 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm�7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m�3.6 m)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 163 grams (0.36 lb) 510 grams (1.12 lb)
Dimensions 86 x 54 x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures 300 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-9L NP-85
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $250 $280