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Canon SX540 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD

Portability
69
Imaging
46
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX540 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
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Canon SX540 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Key Specs

Canon SX540 HS
(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
  • Launched January 2016
FujiFilm S2500HD
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S2600HD
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Canon SX540 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Canon SX540 HS and FujiFilm S2500HD, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and S2500HD (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX540 HS was revealed 5 years after the S2500HD which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX540 HS matches up against the S2500HD in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX540 HS over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 SX540 HS S2500HD 
RevealedJanuary 2016July 2010More modern by 67 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Canon SX540 HS

 S2500HD SX540 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX540 HS and FujiFilm S2500HD

 SX540 HS S2500HD 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon SX540 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX540 HS has got outside dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm S2500HD has dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX540 HS and FujiFilm S2500HD in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SX540 HS against the S2500HD.

Canon SX540 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX540 HS and S2500HD is 69 and 78 respectively.

Canon SX540 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD top view buttons comparison

Canon SX540 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX540 HS and S2500HD.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX540 HS to offer you extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The newer SX540 HS will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX540 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD sensor size comparison

Canon SX540 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX540 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Portrait photography features
FujiFilm S2500HD Portrait photography features
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focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX540 HS as a Street photography camera
FujiFilm S2500HD as a Street photography camera
48
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX540 HS as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm S2500HD as a Sports photography camera
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great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
slow fps (5.9 frames/s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (205 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
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amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (1.0 fps)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Travel photography details
FujiFilm S2500HD Travel photography details
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megapixel count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (205 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Landscape photography factors
FujiFilm S2500HD Landscape photography factors
48
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery life (205 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Vlogging information
FujiFilm S2500HD Vlogging information
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reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic port
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rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
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Canon SX540 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX540 HS and FujiFilm S2500HD
 Canon PowerShot SX540 HSFujiFilm FinePix S2500HD
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX540 HS FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD
Also called as - FinePix S2600HD
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2016-01-05 2010-07-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip 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 surface 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
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 0cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 99 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.9 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 lbs) 337 grams (0.74 lbs)
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 Overall 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 pictures -
Battery form 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, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $399 $200