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Canon SX530 HS vs FujiFilm S1800

Portability
69
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX530 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Canon SX530 HS vs FujiFilm S1800 Key Specs

Canon SX530 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX520 HS
FujiFilm S1800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S1880
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Canon SX530 HS vs FujiFilm S1800 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Canon SX530 HS and FujiFilm S1800, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the SX530 HS (16MP) and S1800 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX530 HS was brought out 4 years later than the S1800 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX530 HS matches up versus the S1800 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX530 HS over the FujiFilm S1800

 SX530 HS S1800 
ReleasedJanuary 2015February 2010Fresher by 60 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Canon SX530 HS

 S1800 SX530 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX530 HS and FujiFilm S1800

 SX530 HS S1800 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon SX530 HS vs FujiFilm S1800 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX530 HS features 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) and the FujiFilm S1800 has specifications of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX530 HS and FujiFilm S1800 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the SX530 HS vs the S1800.

Canon SX530 HS vs FujiFilm S1800 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX530 HS and S1800 is 69 and 78 respectively.

Canon SX530 HS vs FujiFilm S1800 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs FujiFilm S1800 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX530 HS and S1800.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon SX530 HS to offer you extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX530 HS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX530 HS vs FujiFilm S1800 sensor size comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs FujiFilm S1800 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX530 HS vs FujiFilm S1800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Portrait photography info
FujiFilm S1800 Portrait photography info
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you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides face detection focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
no manual focus
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Street photography advice
FujiFilm S1800 Street photography advice
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Sports photography advice
FujiFilm S1800 Sports photography advice
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great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (1.6 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (210 per charge)
34
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Travel photography details
FujiFilm S1800 Travel photography details
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megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (210 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
long reach (504mm)
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX530 HS
Landscape photography with FujiFilm S1800
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you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery pack (210 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX530 HS
Vlogging with FujiFilm S1800
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rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
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rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
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Canon SX530 HS vs FujiFilm S1800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX530 HS and FujiFilm S1800
 Canon PowerShot SX530 HSFujiFilm FinePix S1800
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX530 HS FujiFilm FinePix S1800
Otherwise known as - FinePix S1880
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-01-06 2010-02-02
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 megapixels 12 megapixels
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 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 0cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 99 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.6 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.50 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 442 gr (0.97 lb) 337 gr (0.74 lb)
Physical 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 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 pictures -
Style 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 recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
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