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Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm S9400W

Portability
69
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Canon PowerShot SX530 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S9400W front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm S9400W Key Specs

Canon SX530 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 442g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Previous Model is Canon SX520 HS
Fujifilm S9400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm S9400W Overview

Following is a complete analysis of the Canon SX530 HS and Fujifilm S9400W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX530 HS (16MP) and the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX530 HS was manufactured 13 months after the Fujifilm S9400W which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX530 HS grades vs the Fujifilm S9400W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX530 HS over the Fujifilm S9400W

 SX530 HS Fujifilm S9400W 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2014More modern by 13 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Canon SX530 HS

 Fujifilm S9400W SX530 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX530 HS and Fujifilm S9400W

 SX530 HS Fujifilm S9400W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm S9400W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX530 HS enjoys physical 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 S9400W has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX530 HS and Fujifilm S9400W in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SX530 HS against the Fujifilm S9400W.

Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm S9400W size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX530 HS and Fujifilm S9400W is 69 and 61 respectively.

Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm S9400W top view buttons comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm S9400W Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The image below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX530 HS and Fujifilm S9400W.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photographs however you really should take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent SX530 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm S9400W sensor size comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm S9400W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm S9400W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX530 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm S9400W as a Portrait photography camera
44
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
37
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX530 HS
Street photography with Fujifilm S9400W
46
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
41
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Sports photography factors
Fujifilm S9400W Sports photography factors
51
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
low frames per second (1.6 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (210 CIPA)
55
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (500 CIPA)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX530 HS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm S9400W as a Travel photography camera
55
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low battery pack (210 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
54
better than average battery power (500 shots)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (670 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX530 HS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm S9400W
45
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery pack (210 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
44
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
better than average battery power (500 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX530 HS
Vlogging with Fujifilm S9400W
29
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic support
26
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (670g)
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Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm S9400W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX530 HS and Fujifilm S9400W
 Canon PowerShot SX530 HSFujifilm FinePix S9400W
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX530 HS Fujifilm FinePix S9400W
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-01-06 2014-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1700 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.6 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.50 m 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 442 gr (0.97 lb) 670 gr (1.48 lb)
Dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs 500 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack AA
Battery model NB-6LH 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $379 $330