Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm Z35

Its time to look much closer at the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Fujifilm Z35, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was launched 2 years after the Fujifilm Z35 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the ELPH 530 HS matches up vs the Fujifilm Z35 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS & Fujifilm FinePix Z35. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery & Fujifilm Z35 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 530 HS has exterior measurements of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm Z35 has sizing of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 530 HS against the Fujifilm Z35.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 530 HS and Fujifilm Z35 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The picture below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 530 HS and Fujifilm Z35.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of files though you should factor the age of the products into consideration. The more recent ELPH 530 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.