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Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm S1

Portability
69
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Canon PowerShot SX530 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S1 front
Portability
60
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
50

Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm S1 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
  • Released January 2015
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX520 HS
Fujifilm S1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 680g - 133 x 91 x 110mm
  • Revealed January 2014
Photography Glossary

Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm S1 Overview

Here is a thorough overview of the Canon SX530 HS and Fujifilm S1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX530 HS (16MP) and the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX530 HS was unveiled 13 months later than the Fujifilm S1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SX530 HS scores vs the Fujifilm S1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX530 HS over the Fujifilm S1

 SX530 HS Fujifilm S1 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2014Fresher by 13 months

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Canon SX530 HS

 Fujifilm S1 SX530 HS 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution920k461kClearer screen (+459k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon SX530 HS and Fujifilm S1

 SX530 HS Fujifilm S1 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm S1 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX530 HS has got physical dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Fujifilm S1 has sizing of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") having a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX530 HS and the Fujifilm S1.

Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm S1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX530 HS and Fujifilm S1 is 69 and 60 respectively.

Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm S1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm S1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX530 HS and Fujifilm S1.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of files although you will need to take the release date of the cameras into account. The younger SX530 HS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm S1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX530 HS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm S1
44
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX530 HS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm S1 as a Street photography camera
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
58
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than average (680 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Sports photography details
Fujifilm S1 Sports photography details
51
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.6 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (210 shots)
57
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery (350 per charge)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Travel photography details
Fujifilm S1 Travel photography details
55
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (210 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
63
great battery (350 CIPA)
environment proofing
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
heavier than average (680g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX530 HS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm S1
45
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery pack (210 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
58
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
great battery (350 CIPA)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Vlogging information
Fujifilm S1 Vlogging information
29
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
57
decently wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have mic socket
heavier than average (680 grams)
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Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX530 HS and Fujifilm S1
 Canon PowerShot SX530 HSFujifilm FinePix S1
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX530 HS Fujifilm FinePix S1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-01-06 2014-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
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 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
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) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.6 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.50 m 8.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 442g (0.97 lbs) 680g (1.50 lbs)
Dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3")
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 photos 350 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH NP-85
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $379 $400