Canon SX540 HS vs FujiFilm Z700EXR

Let's look a little more closely at the Canon SX540 HS and FujiFilm Z700EXR, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and Z700EXR (12MP) and the SX540 HS (1/2.3") and Z700EXR (1/2") offer different sensor measurements.

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The SX540 HS was unveiled 6 years after the Z700EXR which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the FujiFilm Z700EXR being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX540 HS scores versus the Z700EXR in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS & FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXR. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX540 HS Gallery & FujiFilm Z700EXR Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX540 HS comes with exterior measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) while the FujiFilm Z700EXR has measurements of 98mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX540 HS and FujiFilm Z700EXR in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX540 HS vs the Z700EXR.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX540 HS and Z700EXR is 69 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking specs. The image here will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX540 HS and Z700EXR.

All in all, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX540 HS having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Canon SX540 HS will give you more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SX540 HS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.