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Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm JZ100

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX530 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm JZ100 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
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Previous Model is Canon SX520 HS
Fujifilm JZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Canon SX530 HS versus Fujifilm JZ100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX530 HS (16MP) and the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX530 HS was introduced 3 years later than the Fujifilm JZ100 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm JZ100 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the SX530 HS grades versus the Fujifilm JZ100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX530 HS over the Fujifilm JZ100

 SX530 HS Fujifilm JZ100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2012More recent by 37 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Canon SX530 HS

 Fujifilm JZ100 SX530 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX530 HS and Fujifilm JZ100

 SX530 HS Fujifilm JZ100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX530 HS comes with outer measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm JZ100 has dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX530 HS versus Fujifilm JZ100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SX530 HS against the Fujifilm JZ100.

Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm JZ100 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX530 HS and Fujifilm JZ100 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm JZ100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX530 HS and Fujifilm JZ100.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX530 HS to provide you with extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent SX530 HS should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm JZ100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm JZ100 Portrait photography advice
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focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX530 HS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm JZ100 as a Street photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (129 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX530 HS
Sports photography with Fujifilm JZ100
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great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
slow fps (1.6 frames per second)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (210 shots)
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image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Travel photography info
Fujifilm JZ100 Travel photography info
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low battery power (210 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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lighter than others in class (129g)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX530 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm JZ100 as a Landscape photography camera
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focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery power (210 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm JZ100 Vlogging highlights
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rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone support
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reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (129 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX530 HS and Fujifilm JZ100
 Canon PowerShot SX530 HSFujifilm FinePix JZ100
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX530 HS Fujifilm FinePix JZ100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2015-01-06 2012-01-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
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) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focus range 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.6fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.50 m 2.60 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 442 grams (0.97 lb) 129 grams (0.28 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 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 shots -
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 shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $379 $190