Canon SX540 HS vs FujiFilm AX350

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Canon SX540 HS versus FujiFilm AX350, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and AX350 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX540 HS was unveiled 5 years later than the AX350 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the FujiFilm AX350 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX540 HS scores vs the AX350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS & FujiFilm FinePix AX350. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX540 HS Gallery & FujiFilm AX350 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX540 HS offers outer measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm AX350 has proportions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX540 HS versus FujiFilm AX350 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SX540 HS vs the AX350.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX540 HS and AX350 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through a spec sheet. The visual below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX540 HS and AX350.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX540 HS to resolve more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively. The newer SX540 HS is going to have an edge in sensor tech.