Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm F660EXR

The following is a complete review of the Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm F660EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX530 HS (16MP) and the Fujifilm F660EXR (16MP) is fairly well matched but the SX530 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F660EXR (1/2") provide different sensor sizing.

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The SX530 HS was launched 3 years after the Fujifilm F660EXR which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm F660EXR being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX530 HS grades vs the Fujifilm F660EXR in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX530 HS & Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX530 HS Gallery & Fujifilm F660EXR Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX530 HS comes with exterior measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Fujifilm F660EXR has measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX530 HS compared to the Fujifilm F660EXR.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX530 HS and Fujifilm F660EXR is 69 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX530 HS and Fujifilm F660EXR.

As you can see, both cameras feature the identical resolution but different sensor dimensions. The SX530 HS has the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF harder. The newer SX530 HS should have an advantage in sensor technology.