Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm XF1

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm XF1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) is fairly close but the ELPH 530 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") boast different sensor size.

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The ELPH 530 HS was introduced 7 months prior to the Fujifilm XF1 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the ELPH 530 HS matches up against the Fujifilm XF1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS & Fujifilm XF1. The whole galleries are available at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery & Fujifilm XF1 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 530 HS provides external dimensions of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm XF1 has proportions of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs).

Look at the Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Fujifilm XF1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 530 HS vs the Fujifilm XF1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 530 HS and Fujifilm XF1 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The photograph here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 530 HS and Fujifilm XF1.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The ELPH 530 HS using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Fujifilm XF1 will render greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively. The older ELPH 530 HS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.