Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm S2 Pro

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm S2 Pro, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro DSLR by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the SX530 HS (16MP) and Fujifilm S2 Pro (6MP) and the SX530 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm S2 Pro (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX530 HS was revealed 12 years after the Fujifilm S2 Pro which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm S2 Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SX530 HS grades versus the Fujifilm S2 Pro in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX530 HS & Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro. The full galleries are available at Canon SX530 HS Gallery & Fujifilm S2 Pro Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX530 HS enjoys physical dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Fujifilm S2 Pro has proportions of 142mm x 131mm x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") and a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX530 HS vs the Fujifilm S2 Pro.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX530 HS and Fujifilm S2 Pro is 69 and 56 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to see the difference between sensor sizes only by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX530 HS and Fujifilm S2 Pro.

As you can see, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX530 HS with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Canon SX530 HS will offer you extra detail because of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent SX530 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.