Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm Z30

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Canon ELPH 530 HS versus Fujifilm Z30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was unveiled 3 years later than the Fujifilm Z30 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the ELPH 530 HS scores versus the Fujifilm Z30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS and Fujifilm FinePix Z30. The full galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery and Fujifilm Z30 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 530 HS comes with external 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 Z30 has sizing of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 530 HS compared to the Fujifilm Z30.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 530 HS and Fujifilm Z30 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The photograph below might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 530 HS and Fujifilm Z30.

As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution and you should expect similar quality of files although you may want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The younger ELPH 530 HS provides an advantage in sensor tech.