Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm S8600

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX530 HS and Fujifilm FinePix S8600. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX530 HS Gallery and Fujifilm S8600 Gallery.

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).

Check the Canon SX530 HS versus Fujifilm S8600 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.