Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm S9400W
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Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm S9400W Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm S9400W Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX530 HS & Fujifilm FinePix S9400W. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX530 HS Gallery & Fujifilm S9400W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX530 HS over the Fujifilm S9400W
SX530 HS | Fujifilm S9400W | |||
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Revealed | January 2015 | ![]() | January 2014 | More modern by 13 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Canon SX530 HS
Fujifilm S9400W | SX530 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX530 HS and Fujifilm S9400W
SX530 HS | Fujifilm S9400W | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm S9400W Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX530 HS | Fujifilm FinePix S9400W | |
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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 |