Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-FH100
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Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-FH100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
- 442g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
- Revealed January 2016
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
- 201g - 104 x 60 x 28mm
- Released June 2010

Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-FH100 Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Canon SX540 HS versus Casio EX-FH100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Casio. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and EX-FH100 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX540 HS was revealed 5 years after the EX-FH100 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-FH100 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX540 HS matches up against the EX-FH100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-FH100 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS and Casio Exilim EX-FH100. The full galleries are available at Canon SX540 HS Gallery and Casio EX-FH100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX540 HS over the Casio EX-FH100
SX540 HS | EX-FH100 | |||
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Released | January 2016 | ![]() | June 2010 | More modern by 68 months |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Canon SX540 HS
EX-FH100 | SX540 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX540 HS and Casio EX-FH100
SX540 HS | EX-FH100 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-FH100 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX540 HS offers external dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-FH100 has sizing of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX540 HS versus Casio EX-FH100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX540 HS and the EX-FH100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX540 HS and EX-FH100 is 69 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-FH100 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The picture underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX540 HS and EX-FH100.
To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon SX540 HS to offer extra detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger SX540 HS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-FH100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-FH100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | Casio Exilim EX-FH100 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Casio |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | Casio Exilim EX-FH100 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2016-01-05 | 2010-06-16 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 6 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 20MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.4-6.5 | f/3.2-5.7 |
Macro focus range | 0cm | 7cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.9 frames per second | 4.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) | - |
Flash modes | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps), 448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 442 grams (0.97 lb) | 201 grams (0.44 lb) |
Dimensions | 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 104 x 60 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 205 photographs | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6LH | NP-90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $399 | $299 |