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Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm S8600

Portability
69
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX530 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8600 front
Portability
76
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40

Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm S8600 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
  • Superseded the Canon SX520 HS
Fujifilm S8600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-900mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 450g - 121 x 81 x 65mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm S8600 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon SX530 HS versus Fujifilm S8600, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX530 HS (16MP) and the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX530 HS was brought out 13 months later than the Fujifilm S8600 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SX530 HS scores against the Fujifilm S8600 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX530 HS over the Fujifilm S8600

 SX530 HS Fujifilm S8600 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2014Fresher by 13 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8600 over the Canon SX530 HS

 Fujifilm S8600 SX530 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX530 HS and Fujifilm S8600

 SX530 HS Fujifilm S8600 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm S8600 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX530 HS provides outer measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Fujifilm S8600 has measurements of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SX530 HS compared to the Fujifilm S8600.

Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm S8600 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX530 HS and Fujifilm S8600 is 69 and 76 respectively.

Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm S8600 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm S8600 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The visual below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX530 HS and Fujifilm S8600.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP so you should expect comparable quality of files however you would want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The newer SX530 HS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm S8600 sensor size comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm S8600 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm S8600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX530 HS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8600
44
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
37
megapixel count good (16MP)
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX530 HS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm S8600 as a Street photography camera
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX530 HS
Sports photography with Fujifilm S8600
51
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
max fps low (1.6 frames/s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (210 shots)
55
amazing zoom range (25-900mm 36.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
great battery life (410 per charge)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Travel photography info
Fujifilm S8600 Travel photography info
55
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
no Timelapse mode
bad battery life (210 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
63
great battery life (410 shots)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (900mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Landscape photography information
Fujifilm S8600 Landscape photography information
45
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery life (210 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
46
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
great battery life (410 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX530 HS
Vlogging with Fujifilm S8600
29
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no external microphone socket
27
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
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Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm S8600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX530 HS and Fujifilm S8600
 Canon PowerShot SX530 HSFujifilm FinePix S8600
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX530 HS Fujifilm FinePix S8600
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-01-06 2014-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-900mm (36.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus range 0cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.6 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.50 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 442g (0.97 lb) 450g (0.99 lb)
Dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 121 x 81 x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 images 410 images
Style of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model NB-6LH 3 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $379 $200