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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm T550

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
40
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm T550 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
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 510 HS
Fujifilm T550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm T550 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm T550, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and Fujifilm T550 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The ELPH 530 HS was launched 11 months prior to the Fujifilm T550 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the ELPH 530 HS scores vs the Fujifilm T550 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 530 HS over the Fujifilm T550

 ELPH 530 HS Fujifilm T550 
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Canon ELPH 530 HS

 Fujifilm T550 ELPH 530 HS 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2012More recent by 11 months

Common features in the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Fujifilm T550

 ELPH 530 HS Fujifilm T550 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm T550 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 530 HS has physical measurements of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Fujifilm T550 has dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Compare the Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm T550 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 530 HS against the Fujifilm T550.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm T550 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 530 HS and Fujifilm T550 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm T550 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm T550 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The photograph below will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 530 HS and Fujifilm T550.

All in all, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Fujifilm T550 to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The older ELPH 530 HS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm T550 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm T550 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm T550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm T550 as a Portrait photography camera
25
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Street photography features
Fujifilm T550 Street photography features
65
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (163 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (136 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 530 HS
Sports photography with Fujifilm T550
29
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (190 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm T550 as a Travel photography camera
64
lighter than competition in class (163g)
supports touch to focus
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long reach (336mm)
lack of Timelapse function
bad battery (190 shots)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
75
lighter than others in class (136 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
fast max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 530 HS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm T550
35
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery (190 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
47
quite wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm T550 as a Vlogging camera
35
pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (163 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone port
35
quite wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (136 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm T550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 530 HS and Fujifilm T550
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HSFujifilm FinePix T550
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS Fujifilm FinePix T550
Also called as IXUS 510 HS -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-02-07 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3440
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology PureColor II Touch TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 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 port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 163 gr (0.36 lb) 136 gr (0.30 lb)
Physical dimensions 86 x 54 x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 190 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-9L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC -
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $250 $160