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Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm T550

Portability
69
Imaging
41
Features
48
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX530 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm T550 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
  • Replaced the Canon SX520 HS
Fujifilm T550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm T550 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm T550, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX530 HS (16MP) and the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX530 HS was unveiled 2 years later than the Fujifilm T550 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm T550 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the SX530 HS scores versus the Fujifilm T550 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX530 HS over the Fujifilm T550

 SX530 HS Fujifilm T550 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2013More recent by 25 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Canon SX530 HS

 Fujifilm T550 SX530 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX530 HS and Fujifilm T550

 SX530 HS Fujifilm T550 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm T550 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX530 HS comes with external dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm T550 has measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm T550 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SX530 HS compared to the Fujifilm T550.

Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm T550 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX530 HS and Fujifilm T550 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm T550 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm T550 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out technical specs. The photograph here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX530 HS and Fujifilm T550.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you should really take the production date of the cameras into account. The younger SX530 HS provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm T550 sensor size comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm T550 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm T550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm T550 Portrait photography advice
44
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Street photography info
Fujifilm T550 Street photography info
47
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (136g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Sports photography info
Fujifilm T550 Sports photography info
51
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.6 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (210 per charge)
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Travel photography factors
Fujifilm T550 Travel photography factors
55
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low battery pack (210 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
76
lighter than competition (136g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
good max aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX530 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm T550 as a Landscape photography camera
46
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery pack (210 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
48
pretty wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Vlogging information
Fujifilm T550 Vlogging information
29
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone port
35
pretty wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (136g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
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Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm T550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX530 HS and Fujifilm T550
 Canon PowerShot SX530 HSFujifilm FinePix T550
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX530 HS Fujifilm FinePix T550
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-01-06 2013-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3440
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.5 -
Macro focus distance 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.6fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 442 grams (0.97 pounds) 136 grams (0.30 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $379 $160