Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm X-S1

Following is a extensive comparison of the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Fujifilm X-S1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the ELPH 530 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The ELPH 530 HS was released 3 months after the Fujifilm X-S1 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon ELPH 530 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm X-S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the ELPH 530 HS grades against the Fujifilm X-S1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS & Fujifilm X-S1. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery & Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 530 HS has physical dimensions of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Fujifilm X-S1 has proportions of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs).

Look at the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Fujifilm X-S1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 530 HS and the Fujifilm X-S1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 530 HS and Fujifilm X-S1 is 95 and 52 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking specs. The pic below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 530 HS and Fujifilm X-S1.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The ELPH 530 HS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Fujifilm X-S1 will give you more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively.