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Canon SX530 HS vs FujiFilm JX300

Portability
69
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX530 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Canon SX530 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 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
  • Released January 2015
  • Succeeded the Canon SX520 HS
FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix JX305
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Canon SX530 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Canon SX530 HS vs FujiFilm JX300, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX530 HS (16MP) and the JX300 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX530 HS was unveiled 4 years later than the JX300 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the FujiFilm JX300 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SX530 HS scores versus the JX300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX530 HS over the FujiFilm JX300

 SX530 HS JX300 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2011Fresher by 49 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Canon SX530 HS

 JX300 SX530 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX530 HS and FujiFilm JX300

 SX530 HS JX300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Canon SX530 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX530 HS enjoys outside measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm JX300 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX530 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the SX530 HS against the JX300.

Canon SX530 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX530 HS and JX300 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX530 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at technical specs. The visual below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX530 HS and JX300.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX530 HS to resolve more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SX530 HS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX530 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 sensor size comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX530 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Portrait photography advice
FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography advice
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has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX530 HS as a Street photography camera
FujiFilm JX300 as a Street photography camera
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
55
lighter than competitors in class (130 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX530 HS
Sports photography with FujiFilm JX300
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amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
max fps very slow (1.6 frames/s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (210 per charge)
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good resolution (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (180 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Travel photography features
FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography features
55
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
lack of Timelapse function
bad battery power (210 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
65
lighter than competitors in class (130 grams)
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (180 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Landscape photography info
FujiFilm JX300 Landscape photography info
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has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery power (210 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
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relatively wide (28mm)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery power (180 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Vlogging information
FujiFilm JX300 Vlogging information
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decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone port
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relatively wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors in class (130 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
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Canon SX530 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX530 HS and FujiFilm JX300
 Canon PowerShot SX530 HSFujiFilm FinePix JX300
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX530 HS FujiFilm FinePix JX300
Also called - FinePix JX305
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2015-01-06 2011-01-05
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/2.6-6.2
Macro focus distance 0cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1800 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.6 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.50 m 3.00 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 442 grams (0.97 pounds) 130 grams (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 shots 180 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC
Card slots Single Single
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