Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm SL300
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Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm SL300 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm SL300 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX530 HS & Fujifilm FinePix SL300. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX530 HS Gallery & Fujifilm SL300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX530 HS over the Fujifilm SL300
SX530 HS | Fujifilm SL300 | |||
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Announced | January 2015 | ![]() | January 2012 | Newer by 37 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the Canon SX530 HS
Fujifilm SL300 | SX530 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX530 HS and Fujifilm SL300
SX530 HS | Fujifilm SL300 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm SL300 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX530 HS | Fujifilm FinePix SL300 | |
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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 |