Canon SX530 HS vs FujiFilm HS10

Below, we are matching up the Canon SX530 HS versus FujiFilm HS10, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the SX530 HS (16MP) and HS10 (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX530 HS was brought out 4 years after the HS10 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SX530 HS grades against the HS10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX530 HS & FujiFilm FinePix HS10. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX530 HS Gallery & FujiFilm HS10 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX530 HS has got 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) while the FujiFilm HS10 has specifications of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") having a weight of 666 grams (1.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX530 HS versus FujiFilm HS10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX530 HS and the HS10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX530 HS and HS10 is 69 and 60 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking specs. The picture below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX530 HS and HS10.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX530 HS to give you extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The newer SX530 HS should have an edge in sensor tech.