Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and the SX540 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") offer different sensor sizes.

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The SX540 HS was manufactured 3 years after the Fujifilm HS35EXR which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SX540 HS scores versus the Fujifilm HS35EXR in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS & Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX540 HS Gallery & Fujifilm HS35EXR Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX540 HS has got external dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm HS35EXR has sizing of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the SX540 HS against the Fujifilm HS35EXR.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX540 HS and Fujifilm HS35EXR is 69 and 59 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through technical specs. The picture below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX540 HS and Fujifilm HS35EXR.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX540 HS because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Canon SX540 HS will resolve more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer SX540 HS provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.