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Canon SX530 HS vs FujiFilm S2950

Portability
69
Imaging
41
Features
48
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX530 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Canon SX530 HS vs FujiFilm S2950 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
  • Launched January 2015
  • Replaced the Canon SX520 HS
FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S2990
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Canon SX530 HS vs FujiFilm S2950 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Canon SX530 HS vs FujiFilm S2950, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX530 HS (16MP) and the S2950 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX530 HS was introduced 4 years later than the S2950 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SX530 HS matches up against the S2950 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX530 HS over the FujiFilm S2950

 SX530 HS S2950 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2011More recent by 49 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Canon SX530 HS

 S2950 SX530 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX530 HS and FujiFilm S2950

 SX530 HS S2950 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Canon SX530 HS vs FujiFilm S2950 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX530 HS provides 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) while the FujiFilm S2950 has proportions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX530 HS vs FujiFilm S2950 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SX530 HS against the S2950.

Canon SX530 HS vs FujiFilm S2950 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX530 HS and S2950 is 69 and 76 respectively.

Canon SX530 HS vs FujiFilm S2950 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs FujiFilm S2950 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through specifications. The graphic here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX530 HS and S2950.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon SX530 HS to give extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern SX530 HS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX530 HS vs FujiFilm S2950 sensor size comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs FujiFilm S2950 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX530 HS vs FujiFilm S2950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Portrait photography info
FujiFilm S2950 Portrait photography info
44
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detect focus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
35
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX530 HS
Street photography with FujiFilm S2950
47
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Sports photography factors
FujiFilm S2950 Sports photography factors
51
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.6 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (210 per charge)
47
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Travel photography advice
FujiFilm S2950 Travel photography advice
55
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
no Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (210 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
60
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long zoom (504mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Landscape photography factors
FujiFilm S2950 Landscape photography factors
46
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery pack (210 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
42
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Vlogging info
FujiFilm S2950 Vlogging info
29
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone port
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
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Canon SX530 HS vs FujiFilm S2950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX530 HS and FujiFilm S2950
 Canon PowerShot SX530 HSFujiFilm FinePix S2950
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX530 HS FujiFilm FinePix S2950
Also called - FinePix S2990
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-01-06 2011-01-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor 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 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 0cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.6 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.50 m 8.00 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 442g (0.97 lb) 437g (0.96 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 Overall 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 300 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack AA
Battery model NB-6LH 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $379 $330