Canon SX540 HS vs FujiFilm F80EXR

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon SX540 HS vs FujiFilm F80EXR, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and F80EXR (12MP) and the SX540 HS (1/2.3") and F80EXR (1/2") come with different sensor sizes.

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The SX540 HS was released 5 years after the F80EXR which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the FujiFilm F80EXR being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX540 HS matches up against the F80EXR with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS & FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX540 HS Gallery & FujiFilm F80EXR Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX540 HS comes with physical 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 F80EXR has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the SX540 HS versus the F80EXR.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX540 HS and F80EXR is 69 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The image here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX540 HS and F80EXR.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX540 HS because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Canon SX540 HS will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent SX540 HS should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.