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Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm F800EXR

Portability
69 Imaging
40 Features
48 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX530 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR front
Portability
90 Imaging
40 Features
50 Overall
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Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm F800EXR 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
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX520 HS
Fujifilm F800EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Replaced the Fujifilm F770EXR
  • Successor is Fujifilm F900EXR
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Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm F800EXR Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon SX530 HS versus Fujifilm F800EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX530 HS (16MP) and the Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) is relatively similar but the SX530 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") possess different sensor size.

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The SX530 HS was revealed 2 years after the Fujifilm F800EXR which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm F800EXR being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SX530 HS matches up versus the Fujifilm F800EXR with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX530 HS over the Fujifilm F800EXR

		

		

			
 SX530 HS Fujifilm F800EXR 
RevealedJanuary 2015July 2012Newer by 30 months
Manually focus  Very exact focus
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F800EXR over the Canon SX530 HS

		

		

			
 Fujifilm F800EXR SX530 HS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX530 HS and Fujifilm F800EXR

		

		

			
 SX530 HS Fujifilm F800EXR 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither has Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm F800EXR Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX530 HS has external measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Fujifilm F800EXR has sizing of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX530 HS versus Fujifilm F800EXR in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SX530 HS versus the Fujifilm F800EXR.
Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm F800EXR size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX530 HS and Fujifilm F800EXR is 69 and 90 respectively.
Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm F800EXR top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm F800EXR Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX530 HS and Fujifilm F800EXR.
Clearly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The SX530 HS provides the tinier sensor which will make getting shallower DOF trickier. The younger SX530 HS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm F800EXR sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm F800EXR Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm F800EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX530 HS Portrait photography details
Fujifilm F800EXR Portrait photography details
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 manual focus
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 offers face detect focusing
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 offers face detect autofocus
 saves RAW formats
 manual focus not available
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor (1/2")
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Street Comparison
Canon SX530 HS Street photography advice
Fujifilm F800EXR Street photography advice
46
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
68
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 saves RAW formats
 lighter than competitors in class (232g)
 fixed screen
 very small sensor (1/2")
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX530 HS Sports photography info
Fujifilm F800EXR Sports photography info
51
 long zoom range (24-1200mm  50.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 offers tracking focus
 has phase detect AF
 continuous shooting slow (1.6 frames/s)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 terrible battery (210 shots)
53
 incredible zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 offers tracking focus
 very small sensor (1/2")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon SX530 HS
Travel photography with Fujifilm F800EXR
55
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 long zoom (1200mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 terrible battery (210 shots)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
69
 lighter than competitors in class (232g)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 great reach (500mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX530 HS Landscape photography details
Fujifilm F800EXR Landscape photography details
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 manual focus
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 terrible battery (210 per charge)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
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 reasonably wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 saves RAW formats
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 very small sensor (1/2")
 does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon SX530 HS
Vlogging with Fujifilm F800EXR
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 reasonably wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect focusing
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 doesn't have microphone support
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 reasonably wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detect autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competitors in class (232 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 does not have microphone socket
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Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm F800EXR Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX530 HS and Fujifilm F800EXR
 Canon PowerShot SX530 HSFujifilm FinePix F800EXR
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX530 HS Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-01-06 2012-07-25
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ EXR
Sensor type BSI-CMOS EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focusing distance 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.6
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.6fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 5.50 m 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m)
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 442g (0.97 pounds) 232g (0.51 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 105 x 63 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 41
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 143
Other
Battery life 210 photos 300 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH NP-50A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat）)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $379 $330