Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm Z33WP
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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm Z33WP Key Specs
(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
- Released February 2012
- Other Name is IXUS 510 HS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
- 110g - 92 x 60 x 21mm
- Announced July 2009

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm Z33WP Overview
Here, we will be looking at the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Fujifilm Z33WP, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and the Fujifilm Z33WP (10MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The ELPH 530 HS was brought out 2 years later than the Fujifilm Z33WP and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the ELPH 530 HS matches up against the Fujifilm Z33WP with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm Z33WP Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS & Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP. The entire galleries are available at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery & Fujifilm Z33WP Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 530 HS over the Fujifilm Z33WP
ELPH 530 HS | Fujifilm Z33WP | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | ![]() | July 2009 | Fresher by 32 months |
Screen size | 3.2" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z33WP over the Canon ELPH 530 HS
Fujifilm Z33WP | ELPH 530 HS |
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Common features in the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Fujifilm Z33WP
ELPH 530 HS | Fujifilm Z33WP | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm Z33WP Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 530 HS comes with outer 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 Z33WP has proportions of 92mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
Compare the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Fujifilm Z33WP in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 530 HS versus the Fujifilm Z33WP.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 530 HS and Fujifilm Z33WP is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm Z33WP Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading specs. The graphic here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 530 HS and Fujifilm Z33WP.
All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP so you can expect similar quality of files however you will need to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger ELPH 530 HS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm Z33WP Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm Z33WP Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS | Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS | Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP |
Other name | IXUS 510 HS | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Released | 2012-02-07 | 2009-07-01 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/3.7-4.2 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 8cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3.2" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | PureColor II Touch TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.50 m | 3.90 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 163 grams (0.36 pounds) | 110 grams (0.24 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 86 x 54 x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 92 x 60 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
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 shots | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-9L | NP-45 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $250 | $197 |