Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm X20

Below, we will be reviewing the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Fujifilm X20, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) is relatively similar but the ELPH 530 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X20 (2/3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ELPH 530 HS was announced 14 months prior to the Fujifilm X20 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the ELPH 530 HS scores vs the Fujifilm X20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS & Fujifilm X20. The whole galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery & Fujifilm X20 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 530 HS enjoys outside dimensions of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Fujifilm X20 has proportions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs).

Examine the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Fujifilm X20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 530 HS versus the Fujifilm X20.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 530 HS and Fujifilm X20 is 95 and 83 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The pic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 530 HS and Fujifilm X20.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The ELPH 530 HS with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Fujifilm X20 will offer extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 530 HS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.