Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm S8100fd

Below, we will be looking at the Canon SX530 HS versus Fujifilm S8100fd, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX530 HS (16MP) and Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX530 HS was revealed 6 years later than the Fujifilm S8100fd and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm S8100fd being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX530 HS grades against the Fujifilm S8100fd when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX530 HS & Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX530 HS Gallery & Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX530 HS has external 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 S8100fd has specifications of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SX530 HS and the Fujifilm S8100fd.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX530 HS and Fujifilm S8100fd is 69 and 75 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX530 HS and Fujifilm S8100fd.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX530 HS to give you greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern SX530 HS should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.