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Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-FC100

Portability
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Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX530 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27

Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-FC100 Key Specs

Canon SX530 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 442g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Replaced the Canon SX520 HS
Casio EX-FC100
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F3.6-8.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 59 x 23mm
  • Released January 2009
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Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-FC100 Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-FC100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Casio. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the SX530 HS (16MP) and EX-FC100 (9MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX530 HS was released 6 years later than the EX-FC100 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-FC100 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX530 HS scores versus the EX-FC100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX530 HS over the Casio EX-FC100

 SX530 HS EX-FC100 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2009More recent by 73 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Canon SX530 HS

 EX-FC100 SX530 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX530 HS and Casio EX-FC100

 SX530 HS EX-FC100 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-FC100 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX530 HS comes with exterior dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Casio EX-FC100 has measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-FC100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX530 HS versus the EX-FC100.

Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-FC100 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX530 HS and EX-FC100 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-FC100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-FC100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX530 HS and EX-FC100.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX530 HS to give you more detail as a result of its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent SX530 HS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-FC100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-FC100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-FC100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Portrait photography factors
Casio EX-FC100 Portrait photography factors
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you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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has manual focus
no external flash support
low megapixels (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX530 HS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-FC100 as a Street photography camera
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Sports photography details
Casio EX-FC100 Sports photography details
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great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.6 fps)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (210 shots)
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change focal length (()mm)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Travel photography details
Casio EX-FC100 Travel photography details
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (210 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Landscape photography details
Casio EX-FC100 Landscape photography details
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you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery power (210 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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has manual focus
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Vlogging info
Casio EX-FC100 Vlogging info
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pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic port
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
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Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-FC100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX530 HS and Casio EX-FC100
 Canon PowerShot SX530 HSCasio Exilim EX-FC100
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX530 HS Casio Exilim EX-FC100
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-01-06 2009-01-08
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.6-8.5
Macro focusing range 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.6 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps),448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 442 grams (0.97 lb) 156 grams (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 210 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH NP-40
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $379 $300