Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm S8300

Here is a in depth review of the Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm S8300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX530 HS (16MP) and the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX530 HS was unveiled 2 years later than the Fujifilm S8300 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX530 HS scores vs the Fujifilm S8300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX530 HS & Fujifilm FinePix S8300. The full galleries are available at Canon SX530 HS Gallery & Fujifilm S8300 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX530 HS enjoys outside measurements 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 S8300 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX530 HS against the Fujifilm S8300.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX530 HS and Fujifilm S8300 is 69 and 61 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The graphic here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX530 HS and Fujifilm S8300.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos although you really should factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher SX530 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.