Canon SX540 HS vs FujiFilm JX350

Following is a in-depth review of the Canon SX540 HS versus FujiFilm JX350, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and JX350 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX540 HS was revealed 5 years after the JX350 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the FujiFilm JX350 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SX540 HS grades against the JX350 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS and FujiFilm FinePix JX350. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX540 HS Gallery and FujiFilm JX350 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX540 HS offers exterior measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) and the FujiFilm JX350 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX540 HS against the JX350.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX540 HS and JX350 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out specs. The picture below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX540 HS and JX350.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX540 HS to produce extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively. The fresher SX540 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.