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Canon SX530 HS vs FujiFilm F300EXR

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX530 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
Portability
91
Imaging
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Features
33
Overall
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Canon SX530 HS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Key Specs

Canon SX530 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 442g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Superseded the Canon SX520 HS
FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix F305EXR
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Canon SX530 HS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon SX530 HS and FujiFilm F300EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the SX530 HS (16MP) and F300EXR (12MP) and the SX530 HS (1/2.3") and F300EXR (1/2") use different sensor sizes.

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The SX530 HS was introduced 4 years after the F300EXR which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the FujiFilm F300EXR being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX530 HS matches up versus the F300EXR for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX530 HS over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 SX530 HS F300EXR 
RevealedJanuary 2015July 2010More modern by 55 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Canon SX530 HS

 F300EXR SX530 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX530 HS and FujiFilm F300EXR

 SX530 HS F300EXR 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon SX530 HS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX530 HS features external dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm F300EXR has specifications of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX530 HS and FujiFilm F300EXR in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SX530 HS against the F300EXR.

Canon SX530 HS vs FujiFilm F300EXR size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX530 HS and F300EXR is 69 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX530 HS vs FujiFilm F300EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through specs. The pic below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX530 HS and F300EXR.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX530 HS having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Canon SX530 HS will provide you with more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger SX530 HS provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon SX530 HS vs FujiFilm F300EXR sensor size comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX530 HS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX530 HS
Portrait photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
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focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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lack of manual focus
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX530 HS as a Street photography camera
FujiFilm F300EXR as a Street photography camera
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image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (215 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX530 HS as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm F300EXR as a Sports photography camera
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excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (1.6 frames/s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (210 shots)
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amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX530 HS
Travel photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
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good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
no Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (210 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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lighter than competition (215 grams)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Landscape photography advice
FujiFilm F300EXR Landscape photography advice
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focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery pack (210 shots)
no Time Lapse function
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quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX530 HS as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm F300EXR as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic jack
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quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (215 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Canon SX530 HS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX530 HS and FujiFilm F300EXR
 Canon PowerShot SX530 HSFujiFilm FinePix F300EXR
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX530 HS FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR
Otherwise known as - FinePix F305EXR
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-01-06 2010-07-21
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ EXR
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
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 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focusing range 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.6
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.6 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.50 m 3.20 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 442 gr (0.97 lbs) 215 gr (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $379 $280