Canon SX530 HS vs FujiFilm F300EXR

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX530 HS and FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX530 HS Gallery and FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.