Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm F500 EXR

In this write-up, we are looking at the Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm F500 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX530 HS (16MP) and the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) is fairly similar but the SX530 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") use different sensor sizes.

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The SX530 HS was brought out 4 years later than the Fujifilm F500 EXR and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm F500 EXR being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX530 HS scores against the Fujifilm F500 EXR for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX530 HS & Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX530 HS Gallery & Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX530 HS provides external 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 F500 EXR has proportions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm F500 EXR in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SX530 HS against the Fujifilm F500 EXR.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX530 HS and Fujifilm F500 EXR is 69 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The graphic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX530 HS and Fujifilm F500 EXR.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but different sensor sizing. The SX530 HS has the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF more difficult. The fresher SX530 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.