Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and the SX540 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The SX540 HS was manufactured 3 years after the Fujifilm HS50 EXR which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SX540 HS matches up versus the Fujifilm HS50 EXR when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS and Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX540 HS Gallery and Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX540 HS has outer measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Fujifilm HS50 EXR has sizing of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") with a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SX540 HS versus the Fujifilm HS50 EXR.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX540 HS and Fujifilm HS50 EXR is 69 and 54 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX540 HS and Fujifilm HS50 EXR.

As you can see, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX540 HS because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Canon SX540 HS will give you extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern SX540 HS should have an edge in sensor technology.