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Canon SX530 HS vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR

Portability
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Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX530 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR front
Portability
58
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
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Canon SX530 HS vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR 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
  • Announced January 2015
  • Succeeded the Canon SX520 HS
FujiFilm HS20 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 730g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix HS22 EXR
  • Updated by Fujifilm HS30EXR
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Canon SX530 HS vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Canon SX530 HS vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX530 HS (16MP) and the HS20 EXR (16MP) is pretty well matched but the SX530 HS (1/2.3") and HS20 EXR (1/2") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX530 HS was launched 4 years later than the HS20 EXR and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SX530 HS matches up against the HS20 EXR when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX530 HS over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 SX530 HS HS20 EXR 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2011More recent by 49 months
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Canon SX530 HS

 HS20 EXR SX530 HS 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Canon SX530 HS and FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 SX530 HS HS20 EXR 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon SX530 HS vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX530 HS features external measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) and the FujiFilm HS20 EXR has proportions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") and a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX530 HS vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX530 HS and the HS20 EXR.

Canon SX530 HS vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX530 HS and HS20 EXR is 69 and 58 respectively.

Canon SX530 HS vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through specs. The photograph below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX530 HS and HS20 EXR.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have the same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor measurements. The SX530 HS uses the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult. The more modern SX530 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX530 HS vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR sensor size comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX530 HS vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Portrait photography details
FujiFilm HS20 EXR Portrait photography details
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has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
55
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/2")
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Canon SX530 HS as a Street photography camera
FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Street photography camera
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
54
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/2")
heavier than competitors in class (730 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX530 HS
Sports photography with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
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great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.6 frames per second)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (210 shots)
52
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Travel photography features
FujiFilm HS20 EXR Travel photography features
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good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
missing Timelapse function
not so great battery power (210 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (730g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX530 HS as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Landscape photography camera
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has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery power (210 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
51
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Vlogging info
FujiFilm HS20 EXR Vlogging info
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quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
missing microphone jack
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decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (730g)
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Canon SX530 HS vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX530 HS and FujiFilm HS20 EXR
 Canon PowerShot SX530 HSFujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX530 HS FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR
Alternative name - FinePix HS22 EXR
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-01-06 2011-01-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ EXR
Sensor type BSI-CMOS EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
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 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.6
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.6fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.50 m 3.20 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 80 fps), 320 x 112 (320 fps), 320 x 240 (160 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 442 grams (0.97 lbs) 730 grams (1.61 lbs)
Physical dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0")
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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH 4 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/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $379 $600