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Canon SX540 HS vs FujiFilm JV100

Portability
69
Imaging
46
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX540 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JV100 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon SX540 HS vs FujiFilm JV100 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
FujiFilm JV100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
  • 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix JV105
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Canon SX540 HS vs FujiFilm JV100 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon SX540 HS versus FujiFilm JV100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and JV100 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX540 HS was brought out 6 years later than the JV100 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the FujiFilm JV100 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX540 HS scores versus the JV100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX540 HS over the FujiFilm JV100

 SX540 HS JV100 
IntroducedJanuary 2016February 2010More recent by 73 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV100 over the Canon SX540 HS

 JV100 SX540 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX540 HS and FujiFilm JV100

 SX540 HS JV100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon SX540 HS vs FujiFilm JV100 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX540 HS has exterior 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) while the FujiFilm JV100 has dimensions of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX540 HS versus FujiFilm JV100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the SX540 HS compared to the JV100.

Canon SX540 HS vs FujiFilm JV100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX540 HS and JV100 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX540 HS vs FujiFilm JV100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX540 HS vs FujiFilm JV100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by checking specs. The visual here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX540 HS and JV100.

All in all, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX540 HS to give you more detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The newer SX540 HS provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon SX540 HS vs FujiFilm JV100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX540 HS vs FujiFilm JV100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX540 HS vs FujiFilm JV100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Portrait photography advice
FujiFilm JV100 Portrait photography advice
47
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX540 HS
Street photography with FujiFilm JV100
48
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
55
lighter than competition (126g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX540 HS as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm JV100 as a Sports photography camera
44
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
max fps low (5.9 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (205 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX540 HS as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm JV100 as a Travel photography camera
56
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low battery pack (205 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
56
lighter than competition (126g)
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Landscape photography advice
FujiFilm JV100 Landscape photography advice
48
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery pack (205 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
23
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX540 HS
Vlogging with FujiFilm JV100
29
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not contain selfie friendly display
missing external mic port
25
lighter than competition (126g)
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
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Canon SX540 HS vs FujiFilm JV100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX540 HS and FujiFilm JV100
 Canon PowerShot SX540 HSFujiFilm FinePix JV100
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX540 HS FujiFilm FinePix JV100
Also referred to as - FinePix JV105
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2016-01-05 2010-02-02
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 37-111mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.2-4.3
Macro focus range 0cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.9 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 442 grams (0.97 pounds) 126 grams (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $399 $99