Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm S2000HD

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon SX530 HS and Fujifilm S2000HD, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX530 HS (16MP) and Fujifilm S2000HD (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX530 HS was released 6 years after the Fujifilm S2000HD which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SX530 HS matches up vs the Fujifilm S2000HD in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX530 HS & Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX530 HS Gallery & Fujifilm S2000HD Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX530 HS comes with outer 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 S2000HD has specifications of 111mm x 79mm x 76mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.0") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the SX530 HS against the Fujifilm S2000HD.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX530 HS and Fujifilm S2000HD is 69 and 75 respectively.

Often, its tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The image below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX530 HS and Fujifilm S2000HD.

As you can see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon SX530 HS to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer SX530 HS should have a benefit in sensor technology.