Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm S4200
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![Canon PowerShot SX530 HS front Canon PowerShot SX530 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX530-HS/Canon-SX530-HS-front.jpg)
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Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm S4200 Key Specs
(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
- Succeeded the Canon SX520 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
- Announced January 2012
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Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm S4200 Overview
Lets look a little more closely at the Canon SX530 HS and Fujifilm S4200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX530 HS (16MP) and the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
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The SX530 HS was announced 3 years later than the Fujifilm S4200 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SX530 HS grades vs the Fujifilm S4200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm S4200 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX530 HS & Fujifilm FinePix S4200. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX530 HS Gallery & Fujifilm S4200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX530 HS over the Fujifilm S4200
SX530 HS | Fujifilm S4200 | |||
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Announced | January 2015 | ![]() | January 2012 | Fresher by 37 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Canon SX530 HS
Fujifilm S4200 | SX530 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX530 HS and Fujifilm S4200
SX530 HS | Fujifilm S4200 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm S4200 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX530 HS has got exterior 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) while the Fujifilm S4200 has sizing of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs).
Check out the Canon SX530 HS and Fujifilm S4200 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SX530 HS and the Fujifilm S4200.
![Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm S4200 size comparison Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm S4200 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX530-HS-vs-Fujifilm-FinePix-S4200-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX530 HS and Fujifilm S4200 is 69 and 67 respectively.
![Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm S4200 top view buttons comparison Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm S4200 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX530-HS-vs-Fujifilm-FinePix-S4200-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm S4200 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX530 HS and Fujifilm S4200.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX530 HS to offer you extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer SX530 HS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm S4200 sensor size comparison Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm S4200 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX530-HS-vs-Fujifilm-FinePix-S4200-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm S4200 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm S4200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm S4200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX530-HS-vs-Fujifilm-FinePix-S4200-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm S4200 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX530 HS | Fujifilm FinePix S4200 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX530 HS | Fujifilm FinePix S4200 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2015-01-06 | 2012-01-05 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor 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 | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
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) | 24-576mm (24.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.4-6.5 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 0cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 97% |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.6fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.50 m | 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) |
Flash modes | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 442g (0.97 pounds) | 543g (1.20 pounds) |
Dimensions | 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") |
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 photographs | 300 photographs |
Battery type | Battery Pack | AA |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $379 | $200 |