Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm S1500

Its time to look more closely at the Canon SX530 HS and Fujifilm S1500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX530 HS (16MP) and Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX530 HS was launched 5 years after the Fujifilm S1500 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SX530 HS grades versus the Fujifilm S1500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX530 HS & Fujifilm FinePix S1500. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX530 HS Gallery & Fujifilm S1500 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX530 HS has got external 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 S1500 has specifications of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX530 HS and Fujifilm S1500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX530 HS and the Fujifilm S1500.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX530 HS and Fujifilm S1500 is 69 and 82 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX530 HS and Fujifilm S1500.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon SX530 HS to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX530 HS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.