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Canon SX540 HS vs FujiFilm S2800HD

Portability
69
Imaging
46
Features
44
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot SX540 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
Portability
75
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Canon SX540 HS vs FujiFilm S2800HD 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
  • Introduced January 2016
FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 74 x 82mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix S2900HD
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Canon SX540 HS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Canon SX540 HS vs FujiFilm S2800HD, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and S2800HD (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX540 HS was manufactured 6 years after the S2800HD which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX540 HS grades against the S2800HD when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX540 HS over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 SX540 HS S2800HD 
RevealedJanuary 2016February 2010More modern by 73 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Canon SX540 HS

 S2800HD SX540 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX540 HS and FujiFilm S2800HD

 SX540 HS S2800HD 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon SX540 HS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX540 HS comes with outer measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) and the FujiFilm S2800HD has specifications of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX540 HS vs the S2800HD.

Canon SX540 HS vs FujiFilm S2800HD size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX540 HS and S2800HD is 69 and 75 respectively.

Canon SX540 HS vs FujiFilm S2800HD top view buttons comparison

Canon SX540 HS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX540 HS and S2800HD.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX540 HS to render more detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent SX540 HS will have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SX540 HS vs FujiFilm S2800HD sensor size comparison

Canon SX540 HS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX540 HS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX540 HS as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm S2800HD as a Portrait photography camera
47
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
29
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Street photography info
FujiFilm S2800HD Street photography info
48
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Sports photography advice
FujiFilm S2800HD Sports photography advice
44
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
slow continuous shooting (5.9 frames/s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (205 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
43
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Travel photography advice
FujiFilm S2800HD Travel photography advice
56
good MP (20MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (205 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
60
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Landscape photography highlights
FujiFilm S2800HD Landscape photography highlights
48
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery pack (205 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
41
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Vlogging info
FujiFilm S2800HD Vlogging info
29
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
25
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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Canon SX540 HS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX540 HS and FujiFilm S2800HD
 Canon PowerShot SX540 HSFujiFilm FinePix S2800HD
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX540 HS FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD
Also Known as - FinePix S2900HD
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2016-01-05 2010-02-02
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor 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 20MP 14MP
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 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 0cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 99 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.9 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
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
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 (24 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 port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 442g (0.97 pounds) 437g (0.96 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 110 x 74 x 82mm (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 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
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