Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR

Its time to look more closely at the Canon SX530 HS and Fujifilm HS50 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX530 HS (16MP) and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) is fairly close but the SX530 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") come with different sensor size.

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The SX530 HS was announced 2 years after the Fujifilm HS50 EXR which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SX530 HS matches up against the Fujifilm HS50 EXR when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX530 HS and Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX530 HS Gallery and Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX530 HS features outside dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Fujifilm HS50 EXR has measurements of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") along with a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX530 HS and Fujifilm HS50 EXR in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SX530 HS and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX530 HS and Fujifilm HS50 EXR is 69 and 54 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching a spec sheet. The picture below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX530 HS and Fujifilm HS50 EXR.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact MP but different sensor dimensions. The SX530 HS comes with the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF tougher. The fresher SX530 HS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.