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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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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. Both cameras have 1/2.3-inch sensors but FujiFilm S2500HD has a 12.0 MP and Canon ELPH 530 HS has a 10.0 MP resolution. 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 fps 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 fps 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.

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.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Canon ELPH 530 HS Camera Size Comparison - Front View
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.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Canon ELPH 530 HS Camera Size Comparison - Back View
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.
FujiFilm S2500HD vs Canon ELPH 530 HS Camera Size Comparison - Top View
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

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S2500HD
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Thickness Comparison

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S2500HD
ELPH 530 HS
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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.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Canon 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 63 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 #775 out of 1226 in all Cameras
Canon ELPH 530 HS
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #169 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #722 out of 1226 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.

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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
Image Stabilization Sensor-shift Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 4.40 m 2.50 m
Max Flash Sync s n/a
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 1.0 fps 3.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
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
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