Canon SX540 HS vs FujiFilm JV100
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Canon SX540 HS vs FujiFilm JV100 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX540 HS vs FujiFilm JV100 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS & FujiFilm FinePix JV100. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX540 HS Gallery & FujiFilm JV100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX540 HS over the FujiFilm JV100
SX540 HS | JV100 | |||
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Introduced | January 2016 | ![]() | February 2010 | More recent by 73 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV100 over the Canon SX540 HS
JV100 | SX540 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX540 HS and FujiFilm JV100
SX540 HS | JV100 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX540 HS vs FujiFilm JV100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | FujiFilm FinePix JV100 | |
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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 |