Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm F900EXR

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Canon SX540 HS versus Fujifilm F900EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) and the SX540 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") enjoy different sensor size.

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The SX540 HS was revealed 2 years later than the Fujifilm F900EXR and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm F900EXR being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the SX540 HS matches up vs the Fujifilm F900EXR with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS and Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR. The full galleries are available at Canon SX540 HS Gallery and Fujifilm F900EXR Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX540 HS features exterior dimensions 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 F900EXR has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX540 HS versus Fujifilm F900EXR in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SX540 HS against the Fujifilm F900EXR.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX540 HS and Fujifilm F900EXR is 69 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking technical specs. The photograph here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX540 HS and Fujifilm F900EXR.

As you have seen, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SX540 HS using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Canon SX540 HS will give extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger SX540 HS should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.