Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-FC100
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Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-FC100 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-FC100 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX530 HS and Casio Exilim EX-FC100. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX530 HS Gallery and Casio EX-FC100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX530 HS over the Casio EX-FC100
SX530 HS | EX-FC100 | |||
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Released | January 2015 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 73 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Canon SX530 HS
EX-FC100 | SX530 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX530 HS and Casio EX-FC100
SX530 HS | EX-FC100 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX530 HS vs Casio EX-FC100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX530 HS | Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | |
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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 |