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Canon SX530 HS vs FujiFilm S2800HD

Portability
69
Imaging
41
Features
48
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX530 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
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Canon SX530 HS vs FujiFilm S2800HD 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
  • Launched January 2015
  • Old Model is Canon SX520 HS
FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 74 x 82mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix S2900HD
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Canon SX530 HS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Canon SX530 HS vs FujiFilm S2800HD, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX530 HS (16MP) and the S2800HD (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX530 HS was introduced 4 years after the S2800HD which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SX530 HS scores against the S2800HD when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX530 HS over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 SX530 HS S2800HD 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015February 2010Newer by 60 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Canon SX530 HS

 S2800HD SX530 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX530 HS and FujiFilm S2800HD

 SX530 HS S2800HD 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Canon SX530 HS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX530 HS has got outside 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 S2800HD has sizing of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX530 HS vs FujiFilm S2800HD in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SX530 HS vs the S2800HD.

Canon SX530 HS vs FujiFilm S2800HD size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX530 HS and S2800HD is 69 and 75 respectively.

Canon SX530 HS vs FujiFilm S2800HD top view buttons comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The image below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX530 HS and S2800HD.

All in all, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX530 HS to provide more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern SX530 HS should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon SX530 HS vs FujiFilm S2800HD sensor size comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX530 HS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX530 HS as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm S2800HD as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
30
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Street photography details
FujiFilm S2800HD Street photography details
47
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX530 HS as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm S2800HD as a Sports photography camera
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excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (1.6 fps)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (210 CIPA)
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incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX530 HS as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm S2800HD as a Travel photography camera
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good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery power (210 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Landscape photography info
FujiFilm S2800HD Landscape photography info
46
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery power (210 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
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relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Vlogging info
FujiFilm S2800HD Vlogging info
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quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
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relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Canon SX530 HS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX530 HS and FujiFilm S2800HD
 Canon PowerShot SX530 HSFujiFilm FinePix S2800HD
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX530 HS FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD
Also referred to as - FinePix S2900HD
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-01-06 2010-02-02
Physical type 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 0cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 99 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.6 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.50 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 442 gr (0.97 lb) 437 gr (0.96 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 110 x 74 x 82mm (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 photographs -
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, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $379 $260