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Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR

Portability
69
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX530 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front
Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
46

Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Key Specs

Canon SX530 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 442g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Superseded the Canon SX520 HS
Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Superseded the Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • New Model is Fujifilm HS50 EXR
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Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Canon SX530 HS and Fujifilm HS35EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX530 HS (16MP) and the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) is pretty similar but the SX530 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") have totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The SX530 HS was introduced 2 years after the Fujifilm HS35EXR which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SX530 HS matches up versus the Fujifilm HS35EXR with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX530 HS over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

 SX530 HS Fujifilm HS35EXR 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2013Newer by 25 months
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Canon SX530 HS

 Fujifilm HS35EXR SX530 HS 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Canon SX530 HS and Fujifilm HS35EXR

 SX530 HS Fujifilm HS35EXR 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX530 HS has got outer dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm HS35EXR has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX530 HS and Fujifilm HS35EXR in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SX530 HS and the Fujifilm HS35EXR.

Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX530 HS and Fujifilm HS35EXR is 69 and 59 respectively.

Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The image underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX530 HS and Fujifilm HS35EXR.

All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The SX530 HS comes with the tinier sensor which will make getting bokeh trickier. The fresher SX530 HS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR sensor size comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX530 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/2")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Street photography features
Fujifilm HS35EXR Street photography features
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image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
55
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/2")
more heavy than competition (687g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Sports photography info
Fujifilm HS35EXR Sports photography info
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excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
low fps (1.6 fps)
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (210 per charge)
55
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
features tracking focus
great battery life (600 CIPA)
tiny sensor (1/2")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX530 HS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Travel photography camera
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resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
missing Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (210 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
53
great battery life (600 CIPA)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (687g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX530 HS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
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manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery life (210 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
53
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (600 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2")
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX530 HS
Vlogging with Fujifilm HS35EXR
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fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not posses selfie friendly display
missing microphone support
25
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competition (687 grams)
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Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX530 HS and Fujifilm HS35EXR
 Canon PowerShot SX530 HSFujifilm FinePix HS35EXR
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX530 HS Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-01-06 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
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 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
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.6
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.6 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.50 m 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m )
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 442 gr (0.97 lb) 687 gr (1.51 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 shots 600 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH NP-W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat))
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $379 $380