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Canon SX530 HS vs FujiFilm AV200

Portability
69
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX530 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix AV200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
16
Overall
28

Canon SX530 HS vs FujiFilm AV200 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
  • Released January 2015
  • Replaced the Canon SX520 HS
FujiFilm AV200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix AV205
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Canon SX530 HS vs FujiFilm AV200 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Canon SX530 HS vs FujiFilm AV200, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX530 HS (16MP) and the AV200 (14MP) is very similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX530 HS was announced 4 years after the AV200 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the FujiFilm AV200 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SX530 HS matches up vs the AV200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX530 HS over the FujiFilm AV200

 SX530 HS AV200 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2011More modern by 49 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV200 over the Canon SX530 HS

 AV200 SX530 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX530 HS and FujiFilm AV200

 SX530 HS AV200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon SX530 HS vs FujiFilm AV200 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX530 HS features exterior dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm AV200 has proportions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX530 HS vs FujiFilm AV200 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SX530 HS and the AV200.

Canon SX530 HS vs FujiFilm AV200 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX530 HS and AV200 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX530 HS vs FujiFilm AV200 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs FujiFilm AV200 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The image here may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX530 HS and AV200.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX530 HS to offer more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher SX530 HS provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon SX530 HS vs FujiFilm AV200 sensor size comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs FujiFilm AV200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX530 HS vs FujiFilm AV200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Portrait photography features
FujiFilm AV200 Portrait photography features
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manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Street photography info
FujiFilm AV200 Street photography info
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX530 HS as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm AV200 as a Sports photography camera
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great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.6 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (210 per charge)
29
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (180 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX530 HS as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm AV200 as a Travel photography camera
55
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (210 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
56
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
terrible battery (180 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Landscape photography information
FujiFilm AV200 Landscape photography information
45
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery (210 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
27
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery (180 per charge)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX530 HS
Vlogging with FujiFilm AV200
29
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
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Canon SX530 HS vs FujiFilm AV200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX530 HS and FujiFilm AV200
 Canon PowerShot SX530 HSFujiFilm FinePix AV200
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX530 HS FujiFilm FinePix AV200
Alternative name - FinePix AV205
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2015-01-06 2011-01-05
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/2.9-5.2
Macro focusing range 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.6fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.50 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 442 gr (0.97 lbs) 168 gr (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 shots 180 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NB-6LH 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $379 $0