Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm JX550
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Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm JX550 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm JX550 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX530 HS and Fujifilm FinePix JX550. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX530 HS Gallery and Fujifilm JX550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX530 HS over the Fujifilm JX550
SX530 HS | Fujifilm JX550 | |||
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Announced | January 2015 | ![]() | January 2012 | More modern by 37 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Canon SX530 HS
Fujifilm JX550 | SX530 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX530 HS and Fujifilm JX550
SX530 HS | Fujifilm JX550 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm JX550 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX530 HS | Fujifilm FinePix JX550 | |
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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 |