FujiFilm S2500HD vs Canon ELPH 530 HS Comparison

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FujiFilm S2500HD

12 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CCD Sensor

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10 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Canon ELPH 530 HS Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing S2500HD and ELPH 530 HS, two Small Sensor Superzoom cameras from FujiFilm and Canon. FujiFilm S2500HD was introduced to market in July 2010 and Canon ELPH 530 HS was launched in February 2012. There is 19 months difference between S2500HD and ELPH 530 HS so we don't expect to see a huge technology difference between these two cameras but it would still give an advantage to younger ELPH 530 HS, especially in sensor tech.

Here is a brief look at the main features of FujiFilm S2500HD and Canon ELPH 530 HS before getting into our more detailed comparison.

FujiFilm S2500HD Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2010-07-06

12MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor

ISO 100 - 1600 ( expands to 3200)

28-504 mm F3.1-5.6 Zoom Lens

Sensor-shift Image Stabilization

3 Fixed Type Screen

Electronic viewfinder

1.0fps continuous shooting

HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution

337g. 110 x 73 x 81 mm

Also known as FinePix S2600HD

Canon ELPH 530 HS Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2012-02-07

10MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor

ISO 100 - 3200

28-336 mm F3.4-5.6 Zoom Lens

Optical Image Stabilization

3.2" Fixed Type Screen

3.0fps continuous shooting

Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution

240fps High-Speed Video

Built-in Wireless

163g. 86 x 54 x 20 mm

Also known as IXUS 510 HS

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how FujiFilm S2500HD and Canon ELPH 530 HS compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD over Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS

Viewfinder	Electronic vs None	Better framing and control
Max Sensor Resolution	12 MP vs 10 MP	19% more pixels
Manual Exposure	Yes vs No	better exposure control
Focal Length - Tele	504mm vs 336mm	168 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom	18× vs 12×	more flexible focal coverage
Max Aperture - Wide	3.10 vs 3.40	faster lens at wide
Flash Coverage	4.4m vs 2.5m	1.9m longer range

Reasons to choose Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS over FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD

Wireless Connection	Built-In vs None	Better connectivity
Touch Screen	Yes vs No	Easy control of camera functions
Face Detection Focus	Yes vs No	very handy for portraits
Max ISO	3.200 vs 1.600	100% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Size	3.2" vs 3	0.2 inches larger display
LCD Screen Resolution	461k dots vs 230k dots	100% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter	1/4000s vs 1/2000s	faster mechanical shutter
Continuous Shooting	3.0fps vs 1.0fps	2 fps faster
Weight	163 g vs 337 g	174 g lighter
Max Video Resolution	1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720	Higher Resolution Video

Common Strengths of FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD and Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS

Image Stabilization	Sensor-shift vs Optical	Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash	Yes vs Yes	Useful in low-light
LCD Screen Size	3 vs 3.2"	Large display
Focal Length - Tele	504mm vs 336mm	Very good Telezoom

Common Weaknesses of FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD and Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS

Fixed Screen	Fixed Type vs No	No flexible viewing angles
External Flash Shoe	No vs No	Not suitable for flash photography
RAW Support	No vs No	Lower image quality
LCD Screen Resolution	230k dots vs 461k dots	Low resolution screens
Manual Focusing	No vs No	No manual focusing modes
Environmental Sealing	No vs No	not suitable for tough conditions

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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Canon ELPH 530 HS: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate FujiFilm S2500HD and Canon ELPH 530 HS side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. FujiFilm S2500HD has external dimensions of 110 x 73 x 81 mm (4.33 x 2.89 x 3.19″) and weighs 337 g (0.74 lb / 11.89 oz) (including batteries). Canon ELPH 530 HS has external dimensions of 86 x 54 x 20 mm (3.39 x 2.13 x 0.79″) and weighs 163 g (0.36 lb / 5.75 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of FujiFilm S2500HD and Canon ELPH 530 HS. Canon ELPH 530 HS is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 24mm narrower, 19mm shorter and 61mm thinner than FujiFilm S2500HD.

Comparison image of FujiFilm S2500HD and Canon ELPH 530 HS Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of FujiFilm S2500HD and Canon ELPH 530 HS.

Comparison image of FujiFilm S2500HD and Canon ELPH 530 HS Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of FujiFilm S2500HD and Canon ELPH 530 HS.

Top View Comparison image of FujiFilm S2500HD and Canon ELPH 530 HS Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Canon ELPH 530 HS is significantly lighter (174g ) than the FujiFilm S2500HD which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

Compact Cameras

S2500HD

ELPH 530 HS

Min

Average

Max

Thickness Comparison

Compact Cameras

S2500HD

ELPH 530 HS

Min

Average

Max

Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD (FinePix S2600HD) nor Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS (IXUS 510 HS) provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Bridge Cameras with Weather Sealing
Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Canon ELPH 530 HS's 3.2" LCD screen is slightly larger than FujiFilm S2500HD's 3 screen.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Canon ELPH 530 HS: Sensor Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD has a 12.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor . On the other hand, Canon ELPH 530 HS has a 10.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features DIGIC 5 processor.

Below you can see the S2500HD and ELPH 530 HS sensor size comparison.

Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of FujiFilm S2500HD and Canon ELPH 530 HS Cameras

FujiFilm S2500HD and Canon ELPH 530 HS have sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Canon ELPH 530 HS Lens Specs Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD features a 28-504 mm F3.1-5.6 18× zoom lens whereas Canon ELPH 530 HS features a 28-336 mm F3.4-5.6 12× zoom lens.

Both cameras have a wide angle coverage of 28mm. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f3.10, FujiFilm S2500HD is faster than Canon ELPH 530 HS at this focal length. On the tele end, FujiFilm S2500HD has 168mm longer reach than the Canon ELPH 530 HS. Both cameras has a max aperture of f5.60 at tele end.

Wide Coverage

DSLR-Like Cameras

S2500HD

ELPH 530 HS

Widest - Samsung WB2200F

Average

Telezoom

Compact Cameras

S2500HD

ELPH 530 HS

Longest - Nikon P1000

Average

Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

S2500HD

ELPH 530 HS

Fastest - Olympus 1

Average

Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

S2500HD

ELPH 530 HS

Fastest - Sony RX10 III

Average

What types of Photography are FujiFilm S2500HD and Canon ELPH 530 HS Good for?

In this section, we rank and compare FujiFilm S2500HD and Canon ELPH 530 HS for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

FujiFilm S2500HD for Portrait Photography

POOR

Canon ELPH 530 HS for Portrait Photography

POOR

Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Manual Focus Mode
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Image Stabilization
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 10.0MP
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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FujiFilm S2500HD for Street Photography

GOOD

Canon ELPH 530 HS for Street Photography

AVERAGE

Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Medium sized Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
Read the details

Image Stabilization
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
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FujiFilm S2500HD for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Canon ELPH 530 HS for Sports Photography

POOR

Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Exposure Mode
504 mm Tele Lens
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Manual Focus Mode
Slow Continuous Shooting: 1.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Focus Points
Read the details

Image Stabilization
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
Wireless Connection
336 mm Tele Lens
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Continuous Shooting: 3.0fps
Environmental Sealings
9 Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 190 shots
Read the details

FujiFilm S2500HD for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Canon ELPH 530 HS for Daily Photography

GOOD

18.0X Optical Zoom
Medium size Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
337g
Body Thickness 81mm
Read the details

Compact Body
163g
Body Thickness 20mm
12.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
Read the details

FujiFilm S2500HD for Landscape Photography

POOR

Canon ELPH 530 HS for Landscape Photography

POOR

Manual Exposure Mode
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 10.0MP
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
Read the details

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Canon ELPH 530 HS: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated FujiFilm S2500HD and Canon ELPH 530 HS, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how FujiFilm S2500HD and Canon ELPH 530 HS scores compare:

FujiFilm S2500HD

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #98 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #787 out of 1235 in all Cameras

Canon ELPH 530 HS

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #169 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #734 out of 1235 in all Cameras

Canon ELPH 530 HS has a higher Overall Score than the FujiFilm S2500HD. It also has more features, more compact body and offers higher value for the money. But there is one area that ELPH 530 HS trails behind the S2500HD: Imaging
If image quality is the most important aspect in a camera, choose the FujiFilm S2500HD. If not, we recommend the Canon ELPH 530 HS.

Canon ELPH 530 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD	Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS
Brand	FujiFilm	Canon
Announced	2010-07-06	2012-02-07
Body Type	SLR-like (bridge)	Compact
Sensor
Type	CCD	BSI-CMOS
Size	1/2.3-inch	1/2.3-inch
Dimensions	6.17 x 4.55 mm	6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area	28.07mm²	28.07mm²
Megapixels	12 megapixels	10 megapixels
Max Resolution	4000 x 3000	3648 x 2736
Max Native Light sensitivity	1,600 ISO	3,200 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity	3200 ISO	-
Min Native Light sensitivity	100 ISO	100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points	n/a	9
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	fixed lens	fixed lens
Lens Focal Range	28-504 mm (18×)	28-336 mm (12×)
Max Aperture	F3.1-5.6	F3.4-5.6
Macro Focus Range	2cm	1cm
Screen
Type	Fixed type	Fixed type
Size	3	3.2"
Resolution	230k dots	461k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	Electronic	None
Viewfinder Coverage	99%	n/a
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter	1/2000s	1/4000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization	Sensor-shift	Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	4.40 m	2.50 m
External Flash
Continuous Shooting	1.0 fps	3.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution	1280 x 720	1920 x 1080
Video Formats	Motion JPEG	H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	None	Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight	337g	163g
Dimensions	110 x 73 x 81mm	86 x 54 x 20mm
Battery Life	n/a	190 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	None	None
DxO Sensor Scores
	Report a correction	Report a correction