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Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm S4800

Portability
69
Imaging
41
Features
48
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX530 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S4800 front
Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38

Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm S4800 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
  • Launched January 2015
  • Older Model is Canon SX520 HS
Fujifilm S4800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 518g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm S4800 Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Canon SX530 HS and Fujifilm S4800, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX530 HS (16MP) and the Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX530 HS was launched 24 months after the Fujifilm S4800 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SX530 HS matches up versus the Fujifilm S4800 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX530 HS over the Fujifilm S4800

 SX530 HS Fujifilm S4800 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2013More modern by 24 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4800 over the Canon SX530 HS

 Fujifilm S4800 SX530 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX530 HS and Fujifilm S4800

 SX530 HS Fujifilm S4800 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm S4800 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX530 HS has got exterior dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S4800 has measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") along with a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX530 HS and Fujifilm S4800 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SX530 HS and the Fujifilm S4800.

Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm S4800 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX530 HS and Fujifilm S4800 is 69 and 66 respectively.

Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm S4800 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm S4800 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The picture underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX530 HS and Fujifilm S4800.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you might want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger SX530 HS will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm S4800 sensor size comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm S4800 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm S4800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm S4800 Portrait photography highlights
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has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
37
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Street photography highlights
Fujifilm S4800 Street photography highlights
47
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competitors (518 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Sports photography factors
Fujifilm S4800 Sports photography factors
51
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (1.6 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (210 per charge)
48
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Travel photography details
Fujifilm S4800 Travel photography details
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (210 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
54
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (518g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Landscape photography features
Fujifilm S4800 Landscape photography features
46
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery life (210 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Vlogging details
Fujifilm S4800 Vlogging details
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reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have mic support
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fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
heavier than competitors (518 grams)
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Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm S4800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX530 HS and Fujifilm S4800
 Canon PowerShot SX530 HSFujifilm FinePix S4800
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX530 HS Fujifilm FinePix S4800
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-01-06 2013-01-30
Body design 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 0cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.6 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.50 m 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m)
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB 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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 442g (0.97 pounds) 518g (1.14 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
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