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Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR

Portability
69
Imaging
46
Features
44
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot SX540 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front
Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
46

Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Key Specs

Canon SX540 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 442g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
  • Released January 2016
Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Old Model is Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm HS50 EXR
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Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX540 HS over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

 SX540 HS Fujifilm HS35EXR 
LaunchedJanuary 2016January 2013More modern by 37 months
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Canon SX540 HS

 Fujifilm HS35EXR SX540 HS 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Canon SX540 HS and Fujifilm HS35EXR

 SX540 HS Fujifilm HS35EXR 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR size comparison

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

Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR sensor size comparison

Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX540 HS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
47
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/2")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Street photography info
Fujifilm HS35EXR Street photography info
48
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
55
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/2")
heavier than competitors in class (687g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX540 HS
Sports photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
44
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
max frames per second low (5.9 frames per second)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (205 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
55
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery pack (600 CIPA)
tiny sensor (1/2")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm HS35EXR Travel photography highlights
56
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery (205 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
53
good battery pack (600 per charge)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (687 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX540 HS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
48
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery (205 shots)
missing Timelapse function
53
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (600 shots)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2")
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX540 HS as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Vlogging camera
29
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
missing microphone port
25
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (687 grams)
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Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX540 HS and Fujifilm HS35EXR
 Canon PowerShot SX540 HSFujifilm FinePix HS35EXR
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX540 HS Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2016-01-05 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 EXR
Sensor type BSI-CMOS EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.6
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.9fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m )
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 442 grams (0.97 lb) 687 grams (1.51 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 205 pictures 600 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH NP-W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat))
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $399 $380