Canon SX540 HS vs FujiFilm S4000

Here is a extended analysis of the Canon SX540 HS and FujiFilm S4000, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and S4000 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX540 HS was revealed 5 years later than the S4000 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX540 HS matches up versus the S4000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS & FujiFilm FinePix S4000. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX540 HS Gallery & FujiFilm S4000 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX540 HS has got outer dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) while the FujiFilm S4000 has proportions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX540 HS and FujiFilm S4000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SX540 HS and the S4000.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX540 HS and S4000 is 69 and 67 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out specs. The graphic here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX540 HS and S4000.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Canon SX540 HS to produce extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher SX540 HS will have an advantage in sensor technology.