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Canon SX530 HS vs FujiFilm S1600

Portability
69
Imaging
41
Features
48
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX530 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Canon SX530 HS vs FujiFilm S1600 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
  • Replaced the Canon SX520 HS
FujiFilm S1600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S1770
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Canon SX530 HS vs FujiFilm S1600 Overview

Following is a in depth comparison of the Canon SX530 HS vs FujiFilm S1600, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX530 HS (16MP) and S1600 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX530 HS was revealed 4 years after the S1600 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX530 HS grades against the S1600 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX530 HS over the FujiFilm S1600

 SX530 HS S1600 
LaunchedJanuary 2015February 2010More modern by 60 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Canon SX530 HS

 S1600 SX530 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX530 HS and FujiFilm S1600

 SX530 HS S1600 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon SX530 HS vs FujiFilm S1600 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX530 HS offers outer measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) while the FujiFilm S1600 has dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the SX530 HS vs the S1600.

Canon SX530 HS vs FujiFilm S1600 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX530 HS and S1600 is 69 and 78 respectively.

Canon SX530 HS vs FujiFilm S1600 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs FujiFilm S1600 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The image underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX530 HS and S1600.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon SX530 HS to render more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SX530 HS will have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon SX530 HS vs FujiFilm S1600 sensor size comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs FujiFilm S1600 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX530 HS vs FujiFilm S1600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX530 HS
Portrait photography with FujiFilm S1600
44
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detection focus
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX530 HS
Street photography with FujiFilm S1600
47
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Sports photography info
FujiFilm S1600 Sports photography info
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amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.6 frames/s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (210 shots)
34
great zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Travel photography features
FujiFilm S1600 Travel photography features
55
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery power (210 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.4)
55
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (420mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Landscape photography advice
FujiFilm S1600 Landscape photography advice
46
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery power (210 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
36
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX530 HS
Vlogging with FujiFilm S1600
29
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone socket
25
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
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Canon SX530 HS vs FujiFilm S1600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX530 HS and FujiFilm S1600
 Canon PowerShot SX530 HSFujiFilm FinePix S1600
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX530 HS FujiFilm FinePix S1600
Alternative name - FinePix S1770
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-01-06 2010-02-02
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/4.0-4.8
Macro focus range 0cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 99 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.6fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.50 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 442 gr (0.97 lb) 337 gr (0.74 lb)
Dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2")
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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model 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
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $379 $130