Canon SX540 HS vs FujiFilm S1800

Let's take a closer look at the Canon SX540 HS vs FujiFilm S1800, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and S1800 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX540 HS was manufactured 6 years later than the S1800 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SX540 HS scores versus the S1800 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS and FujiFilm FinePix S1800. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX540 HS Gallery and FujiFilm S1800 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX540 HS has outer measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) while the FujiFilm S1800 has measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX540 HS vs FujiFilm S1800 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SX540 HS versus the S1800.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX540 HS and S1800 is 69 and 78 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking technical specs. The graphic below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX540 HS and S1800.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon SX540 HS to give you extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher SX540 HS provides an advantage in sensor technology.