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Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm SL1000

Portability
69
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX530 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm SL1000 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
  • Announced January 2015
  • Older Model is Canon SX520 HS
Fujifilm SL1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 659g - 123 x 89 x 123mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm SL1000 Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the Canon SX530 HS and Fujifilm SL1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX530 HS (16MP) and the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX530 HS was manufactured 2 years later than the Fujifilm SL1000 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX530 HS scores against the Fujifilm SL1000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX530 HS over the Fujifilm SL1000

 SX530 HS Fujifilm SL1000 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2013Fresher by 25 months
Manual focus More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL1000 over the Canon SX530 HS

 Fujifilm SL1000 SX530 HS 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k461kCrisper display (+459k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX530 HS and Fujifilm SL1000

 SX530 HS Fujifilm SL1000 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm SL1000 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX530 HS enjoys outside dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm SL1000 has measurements of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") having a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs).

Check the Canon SX530 HS and Fujifilm SL1000 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX530 HS and the Fujifilm SL1000.

Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm SL1000 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX530 HS and Fujifilm SL1000 is 69 and 61 respectively.

Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm SL1000 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm SL1000 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The visual here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX530 HS and Fujifilm SL1000.

As you can tell, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photos however you should factor the age of the cameras into account. The fresher SX530 HS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm SL1000 sensor size comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm SL1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm SL1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm SL1000 Portrait photography advice
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focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
manual focus not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Street photography info
Fujifilm SL1000 Street photography info
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (659 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Sports photography information
Fujifilm SL1000 Sports photography information
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incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (1.6 frames per second)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (210 shots)
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amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
great battery (350 shots)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX530 HS
Travel photography with Fujifilm SL1000
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megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
no Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (210 shots)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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great battery (350 shots)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than others (659 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Landscape photography details
Fujifilm SL1000 Landscape photography details
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focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery pack (210 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
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rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
great battery (350 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX530 HS
Vlogging with Fujifilm SL1000
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really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no external microphone port
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rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than others (659g)
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Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm SL1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX530 HS and Fujifilm SL1000
 Canon PowerShot SX530 HSFujifilm FinePix SL1000
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX530 HS Fujifilm FinePix SL1000
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-01-06 2013-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing distance 0cm 0cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920 thousand dot
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1700 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.6 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 442 gr (0.97 lbs) 659 gr (1.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 123 x 89 x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 photographs 350 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $379 $600