Canon SX530 HS vs Fujifilm X-S1

Lets look much closer at the Canon SX530 HS and Fujifilm X-S1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the SX530 HS (16MP) and Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and the SX530 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX530 HS was introduced 3 years after the Fujifilm X-S1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the SX530 HS scores against the Fujifilm X-S1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX530 HS and Fujifilm X-S1. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX530 HS Gallery and Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX530 HS has outside dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X-S1 has specifications of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") accompanied by a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs).

Check the Canon SX530 HS and Fujifilm X-S1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX530 HS compared to the Fujifilm X-S1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX530 HS and Fujifilm X-S1 is 69 and 52 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing specs. The picture below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX530 HS and Fujifilm X-S1.

All in all, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX530 HS with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Canon SX530 HS will provide you with more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos much more aggressively. The newer SX530 HS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.