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Canon SX540 HS vs FujiFilm S1600

Portability
69
Imaging
46
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX540 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Canon SX540 HS vs FujiFilm S1600 Key Specs

Canon SX540 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 S1600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S1770
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Canon SX540 HS vs FujiFilm S1600 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Canon SX540 HS and FujiFilm S1600, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and S1600 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX540 HS was unveiled 6 years after the S1600 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX540 HS grades versus the S1600 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX540 HS over the FujiFilm S1600

 SX540 HS S1600 
LaunchedJanuary 2016February 2010More modern by 73 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Canon SX540 HS

 S1600 SX540 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX540 HS and FujiFilm S1600

 SX540 HS S1600 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Canon SX540 HS vs FujiFilm S1600 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX540 HS enjoys external measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) and the FujiFilm S1600 has dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX540 HS and FujiFilm S1600 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SX540 HS versus the S1600.

Canon SX540 HS vs FujiFilm S1600 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX540 HS and S1600 is 69 and 78 respectively.

Canon SX540 HS vs FujiFilm S1600 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX540 HS vs FujiFilm S1600 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through technical specs. The picture here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX540 HS and S1600.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon SX540 HS to produce more detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher SX540 HS is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon SX540 HS vs FujiFilm S1600 sensor size comparison

Canon SX540 HS vs FujiFilm S1600 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX540 HS vs FujiFilm S1600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Portrait photography highlights
FujiFilm S1600 Portrait photography highlights
47
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX540 HS as a Street photography camera
FujiFilm S1600 as a Street photography camera
48
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX540 HS
Sports photography with FujiFilm S1600
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incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
low frames per second (5.9 frames/s)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (205 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
34
great zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX540 HS
Travel photography with FujiFilm S1600
56
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
no Timelapse mode
low battery power (205 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
55
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
long zoom (420mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX540 HS
Landscape photography with FujiFilm S1600
48
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery power (205 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
36
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Vlogging features
FujiFilm S1600 Vlogging features
29
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone jack
25
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
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Canon SX540 HS vs FujiFilm S1600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX540 HS and FujiFilm S1600
 Canon PowerShot SX540 HSFujiFilm FinePix S1600
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX540 HS FujiFilm FinePix S1600
Alternative name - FinePix S1770
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2016-01-05 2010-02-02
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/4.0-4.8
Macro focus range 0cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 99 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.9fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 442 grams (0.97 pounds) 337 grams (0.74 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2")
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 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $399 $130