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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm XP50

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm XP50 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 XP50
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 68 x 26mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm XP30
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm XP60
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm XP50 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus Fujifilm XP50, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was revealed 2 months after the Fujifilm XP50 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the ELPH 530 HS matches up vs the Fujifilm XP50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 530 HS over the Fujifilm XP50

 ELPH 530 HS Fujifilm XP50 
Display size3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Canon ELPH 530 HS

 Fujifilm XP50 ELPH 530 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Fujifilm XP50

 ELPH 530 HS Fujifilm XP50 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2012Similar age
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm XP50 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 530 HS features outer measurements of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Fujifilm XP50 has sizing of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus Fujifilm XP50 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 530 HS versus the Fujifilm XP50.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm XP50 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 530 HS and Fujifilm XP50 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm XP50 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm XP50 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specs. The pic below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 530 HS and Fujifilm XP50.

All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Fujifilm XP50 to resolve more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm XP50 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm XP50 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm XP50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm XP50 Portrait photography highlights
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supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 530 HS
Street photography with Fujifilm XP50
66
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
lighter than others (163g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm XP50 Sports photography highlights
29
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (190 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (220 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm XP50 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than others (163 grams)
includes touch to focus
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (336mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
bad battery life (190 shots)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
64
environment sealing
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low battery power (220 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Landscape photography info
Fujifilm XP50 Landscape photography info
35
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery life (190 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
39
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery power (220 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 530 HS Vlogging features
Fujifilm XP50 Vlogging features
35
decently wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (163g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of microphone socket
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quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm XP50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 530 HS and Fujifilm XP50
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HSFujifilm FinePix XP50
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS Fujifilm FinePix XP50
Also called as IXUS 510 HS -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2012-02-07 2012-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
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 14 megapixels
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 3072
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm 9cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2" 2.7"
Resolution of display 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech PureColor II Touch TFT LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.50 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 163g (0.36 lb) 175g (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 86 x 54 x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" 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 pictures 220 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-9L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $250 $180