Canon SX530 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD

The following is a complete review of the Canon SX530 HS versus FujiFilm S2500HD, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the SX530 HS (16MP) and S2500HD (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX530 HS was released 4 years after the S2500HD which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX530 HS scores versus the S2500HD in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX530 HS & FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX530 HS Gallery & FujiFilm S2500HD Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX530 HS comes with external dimensions 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 S2500HD has dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SX530 HS and the S2500HD.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX530 HS and S2500HD is 69 and 78 respectively.

Generally, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX530 HS and S2500HD.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX530 HS to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The younger SX530 HS should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.