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Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm S9900w

Portability
69
Imaging
41
Features
48
Overall
43
Canon PowerShot SX530 HS front
 
Fujifilm S9900w front
Portability
61
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm S9900w 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
  • Previous Model is Canon SX520 HS
Fujifilm S9900w
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Introduced January 2015
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Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm S9900w Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm S9900w, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX530 HS (16MP) and the Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX530 HS was manufactured at a similar time to the Fujifilm S9900w which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SX530 HS matches up against the Fujifilm S9900w when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX530 HS over the Fujifilm S9900w

 SX530 HS Fujifilm S9900w 
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9900w over the Canon SX530 HS

 Fujifilm S9900w SX530 HS 
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon SX530 HS and Fujifilm S9900w

 SX530 HS Fujifilm S9900w 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2015Same age
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm S9900w Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX530 HS provides physical measurements 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 S9900w has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm S9900w in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SX530 HS against the Fujifilm S9900w.

Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm S9900w size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX530 HS and Fujifilm S9900w is 69 and 61 respectively.

Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm S9900w top view buttons comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm S9900w Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing a spec sheet. The image below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX530 HS and Fujifilm S9900w.

Clearly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you really should factor the age of the cameras into account.

Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm S9900w sensor size comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm S9900w Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm S9900w Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Portrait photography details
Fujifilm S9900w Portrait photography details
44
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
features face detection focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
44
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX530 HS
Street photography with Fujifilm S9900w
47
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (670g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Sports photography factors
Fujifilm S9900w Sports photography factors
51
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
max frames per second very slow (1.6 fps)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (210 CIPA)
53
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Travel photography factors
Fujifilm S9900w Travel photography factors
55
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery power (210 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
61
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Canon SX530 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm S9900w as a Landscape photography camera
46
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery power (210 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
50
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm S9900w Vlogging highlights
29
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of external mic socket
57
pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
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Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm S9900w Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX530 HS and Fujifilm S9900w
 Canon PowerShot SX530 HSFujifilm S9900w
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX530 HS Fujifilm S9900w
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-01-06 2015-01-14
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor 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 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
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
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 distance 0cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1700 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.6 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.50 m 7.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 442g (0.97 pounds) 670g (1.48 pounds)
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 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 photos 300 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
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
Launch price $379 $719