Canon SX540 HS vs FujiFilm F300EXR

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon SX540 HS and FujiFilm F300EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and F300EXR (12MP) and the SX540 HS (1/2.3") and F300EXR (1/2") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX540 HS was manufactured 5 years after the F300EXR which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the FujiFilm F300EXR being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX540 HS scores versus the F300EXR when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS and FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX540 HS Gallery and FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX540 HS enjoys outside dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm F300EXR has dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check the Canon SX540 HS and FujiFilm F300EXR in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the SX540 HS versus the F300EXR.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX540 HS and F300EXR is 69 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX540 HS and F300EXR.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX540 HS because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Canon SX540 HS will provide extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent SX540 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.