Canon SX540 HS vs FujiFilm JZ500

Lets look more in depth at the Canon SX540 HS and FujiFilm JZ500, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and JZ500 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX540 HS was announced 5 years later than the JZ500 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the FujiFilm JZ500 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX540 HS scores vs the JZ500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS and FujiFilm FinePix JZ500. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX540 HS Gallery and FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX540 HS offers external 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 JZ500 has proportions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX540 HS and FujiFilm JZ500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SX540 HS vs the JZ500.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX540 HS and JZ500 is 69 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out specifications. The visual below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX540 HS and JZ500.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX540 HS to provide greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots more aggressively. The more recent SX540 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.