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Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm JX500

Portability
69
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Canon PowerShot SX530 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm JX500 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
  • Released January 2015
  • Previous Model is Canon SX520 HS
Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm JX500 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Canon SX530 HS versus Fujifilm JX500, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX530 HS (16MP) and the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) is relatively close and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX530 HS was introduced 3 years later than the Fujifilm JX500 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm JX500 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SX530 HS scores versus the Fujifilm JX500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX530 HS over the Fujifilm JX500

 SX530 HS Fujifilm JX500 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2012Fresher by 37 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Canon SX530 HS

 Fujifilm JX500 SX530 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX530 HS and Fujifilm JX500

 SX530 HS Fujifilm JX500 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm JX500 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX530 HS has got 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 JX500 has specifications of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX530 HS versus Fujifilm JX500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SX530 HS vs the Fujifilm JX500.

Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm JX500 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX530 HS and Fujifilm JX500 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm JX500 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm JX500 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX530 HS and Fujifilm JX500.

All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon SX530 HS to provide you with extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer SX530 HS will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm JX500 sensor size comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm JX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm JX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Portrait photography features
Fujifilm JX500 Portrait photography features
44
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
has face detection focus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Street photography factors
Fujifilm JX500 Street photography factors
46
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
55
lighter than competitors (113 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX530 HS
Sports photography with Fujifilm JX500
51
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (1.6 frames/s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (210 CIPA)
31
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX530 HS
Travel photography with Fujifilm JX500
55
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery pack (210 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
68
lighter than competitors (113g)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX530 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm JX500 as a Landscape photography camera
45
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery pack (210 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Vlogging advice
Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging advice
29
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors (113 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
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Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm JX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX530 HS and Fujifilm JX500
 Canon PowerShot SX530 HSFujifilm FinePix JX500
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX530 HS Fujifilm FinePix JX500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2015-01-06 2012-01-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 0cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.6 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.50 m 4.50 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 442 gr (0.97 pounds) 113 gr (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $379 $90