Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm S5 Pro

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm S5 Pro, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro DSLR by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the SX530 HS (16MP) and Fujifilm S5 Pro (6MP) and the SX530 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm S5 Pro (APS-C) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The SX530 HS was brought out 7 years later than the Fujifilm S5 Pro and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm S5 Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX530 HS grades versus the Fujifilm S5 Pro with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX530 HS & Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX530 HS Gallery & Fujifilm S5 Pro Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX530 HS enjoys external dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S5 Pro has proportions of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") having a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm S5 Pro in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX530 HS vs the Fujifilm S5 Pro.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX530 HS and Fujifilm S5 Pro is 69 and 55 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX530 HS and Fujifilm S5 Pro.

Clearly, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX530 HS because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Canon SX530 HS will resolve more detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent SX530 HS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.