Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm F800EXR

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX530 HS & Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR. The full galleries are available at Canon SX530 HS Gallery & Fujifilm F800EXR Gallery.

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).

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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.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX530 HS and Fujifilm F800EXR is 69 and 90 respectively.

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.