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Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm SL300

Portability
69
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX530 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix SL300 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm SL300 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
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Older Model is Canon SX520 HS
Fujifilm SL300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm SL300 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Canon SX530 HS versus Fujifilm SL300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX530 HS (16MP) and the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX530 HS was released 3 years after the Fujifilm SL300 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SX530 HS grades versus the Fujifilm SL300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX530 HS over the Fujifilm SL300

 SX530 HS Fujifilm SL300 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2012Newer by 37 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the Canon SX530 HS

 Fujifilm SL300 SX530 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX530 HS and Fujifilm SL300

 SX530 HS Fujifilm SL300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm SL300 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX530 HS has 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) while the Fujifilm SL300 has specifications of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") and a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX530 HS versus Fujifilm SL300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SX530 HS compared to the Fujifilm SL300.

Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm SL300 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX530 HS and Fujifilm SL300 is 69 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm SL300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm SL300 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The picture here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX530 HS and Fujifilm SL300.

As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX530 HS to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The younger SX530 HS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm SL300 sensor size comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm SL300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm SL300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Portrait photography details
Fujifilm SL300 Portrait photography details
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manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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good MP (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX530 HS
Street photography with Fujifilm SL300
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than others in class (510g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Sports photography info
Fujifilm SL300 Sports photography info
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amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.6 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (210 shots)
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incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
provides tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Travel photography advice
Fujifilm SL300 Travel photography advice
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good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (210 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (510g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Landscape photography information
Fujifilm SL300 Landscape photography information
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manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery power (210 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
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fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Vlogging features
Fujifilm SL300 Vlogging features
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quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no external mic port
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fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than others in class (510g)
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Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm SL300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX530 HS and Fujifilm SL300
 Canon PowerShot SX530 HSFujifilm FinePix SL300
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX530 HS Fujifilm FinePix SL300
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-01-06 2012-01-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.6 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.50 m 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m)
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 grams (0.97 lb) 510 grams (1.12 lb)
Dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images 300 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH NP-85
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 One One
Retail pricing $379 $280