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Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-FH100

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX540 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
36
Overall
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Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-FH100 Key Specs

Canon SX540 HS
(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
Casio EX-FH100
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX540 HS over the Casio EX-FH100

 SX540 HS EX-FH100 
ReleasedJanuary 2016June 2010More modern by 68 months
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Canon SX540 HS

 EX-FH100 SX540 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX540 HS and Casio EX-FH100

 SX540 HS EX-FH100 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-FH100 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-FH100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-FH100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX540 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-FH100 as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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focusing manually
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX540 HS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-FH100 as a Street photography camera
48
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Sports photography advice
Casio EX-FH100 Sports photography advice
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amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
max frames per second low (5.9 frames per second)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (205 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX540 HS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-FH100 as a Travel photography camera
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sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (205 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Landscape photography advice
Casio EX-FH100 Landscape photography advice
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you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery pack (205 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX540 HS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-FH100 as a Vlogging camera
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really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
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reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-FH100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX540 HS and Casio EX-FH100
 Canon PowerShot SX540 HSCasio Exilim EX-FH100
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