Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm A100

Below is a extensive analysis of the Canon SX530 HS and Fujifilm A100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the SX530 HS (16MP) and Fujifilm A100 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX530 HS was released 6 years later than the Fujifilm A100 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm A100 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SX530 HS scores versus the Fujifilm A100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX530 HS and Fujifilm FinePix A100. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX530 HS Gallery and Fujifilm A100 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX530 HS has external measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm A100 has specifications of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX530 HS and Fujifilm A100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the SX530 HS versus the Fujifilm A100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX530 HS and Fujifilm A100 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing specifications. The photograph below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX530 HS and Fujifilm A100.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon SX530 HS to render greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer SX530 HS should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.