Canon SX530 HS vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR
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Canon SX530 HS vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon SX530 HS vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX530 HS and FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX530 HS Gallery and FujiFilm HS20 EXR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX530 HS over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR
SX530 HS | HS20 EXR | |||
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Released | January 2015 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 49 months |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Canon SX530 HS
HS20 EXR | SX530 HS | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Canon SX530 HS and FujiFilm HS20 EXR
SX530 HS | HS20 EXR | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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Canon SX530 HS vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX530 HS | FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR | |
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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 |