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Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm JX550

Portability
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Imaging
40
Features
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Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX530 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
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Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm JX550 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
  • Launched January 2015
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX520 HS
Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm JX550 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Canon SX530 HS versus Fujifilm JX550, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX530 HS (16MP) and the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX530 HS was introduced 3 years after the Fujifilm JX550 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm JX550 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX530 HS grades versus the Fujifilm JX550 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX530 HS over the Fujifilm JX550

 SX530 HS Fujifilm JX550 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2012More modern by 37 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Canon SX530 HS

 Fujifilm JX550 SX530 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX530 HS and Fujifilm JX550

 SX530 HS Fujifilm JX550 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm JX550 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX530 HS enjoys 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) whilst the Fujifilm JX550 has measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX530 HS versus Fujifilm JX550 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX530 HS and the Fujifilm JX550.

Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm JX550 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX530 HS and Fujifilm JX550 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm JX550 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm JX550 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The pic below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX530 HS and Fujifilm JX550.

Plainly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution and you should expect similar quality of files but you may want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern SX530 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm JX550 sensor size comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm JX550 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm JX550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Portrait photography info
Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography info
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manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Street photography advice
Fujifilm JX550 Street photography advice
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX530 HS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm JX550 as a Sports photography camera
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incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (1.6 fps)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (210 per charge)
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good megapixels (16MP)
has tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX530 HS
Travel photography with Fujifilm JX550
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megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
no Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (210 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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lighter than competition in class (113g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography highlights
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manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery power (210 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
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fairly wide (26mm)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Vlogging info
Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging info
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fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no external mic jack
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fairly wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
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Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm JX550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX530 HS and Fujifilm JX550
 Canon PowerShot SX530 HSFujifilm FinePix JX550
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX530 HS Fujifilm FinePix JX550
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-01-06 2012-01-05
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 0cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.6 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.50 m 4.50 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 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 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 442 grams (0.97 lb) 113 grams (0.25 lb)
Physical 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 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 -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $379 $200