Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm F600 EXR

Below is a in depth assessment of the Canon SX540 HS and Fujifilm F600 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and Fujifilm F600 EXR (16MP) and the SX540 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F600 EXR (1/2") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX540 HS was introduced 4 years later than the Fujifilm F600 EXR and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm F600 EXR being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SX540 HS matches up against the Fujifilm F600 EXR with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS and Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX540 HS Gallery and Fujifilm F600 EXR Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX540 HS features outer dimensions 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 F600 EXR has dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX540 HS and Fujifilm F600 EXR in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SX540 HS compared to the Fujifilm F600 EXR.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX540 HS and Fujifilm F600 EXR is 69 and 91 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX540 HS and Fujifilm F600 EXR.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX540 HS having a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Canon SX540 HS will render extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The newer SX540 HS will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.