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Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm JX370

Portability
69
Imaging
46
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX540 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JX370 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm JX370 Key Specs

Canon SX540 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 JX370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 124g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Launched August 2011
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Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm JX370 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX540 HS and Fujifilm JX370, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and Fujifilm JX370 (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX540 HS was launched 4 years after the Fujifilm JX370 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm JX370 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX540 HS scores against the Fujifilm JX370 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX540 HS over the Fujifilm JX370

 SX540 HS Fujifilm JX370 
LaunchedJanuary 2016August 2011More modern by 54 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX370 over the Canon SX540 HS

 Fujifilm JX370 SX540 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX540 HS and Fujifilm JX370

 SX540 HS Fujifilm JX370 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm JX370 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX540 HS enjoys physical dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Fujifilm JX370 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX540 HS and Fujifilm JX370 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SX540 HS against the Fujifilm JX370.

Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm JX370 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX540 HS and Fujifilm JX370 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm JX370 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm JX370 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The pic here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX540 HS and Fujifilm JX370.

Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX540 HS to provide more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SX540 HS provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm JX370 sensor size comparison

Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm JX370 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm JX370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm JX370 Portrait photography factors
47
has manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
includes face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX540 HS
Street photography with Fujifilm JX370
48
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
55
lighter than average (124 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Sports photography advice
Fujifilm JX370 Sports photography advice
44
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
slow continuous shooting (5.9 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery life (205 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
31
MP count decent (14MP)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (190 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm JX370 Travel photography highlights
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resolution is good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery life (205 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
65
lighter than average (124 grams)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery life (190 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Landscape photography information
Fujifilm JX370 Landscape photography information
48
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery life (205 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery life (190 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Vlogging advice
Fujifilm JX370 Vlogging advice
29
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of external mic port
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
lighter than average (124g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
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Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm JX370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX540 HS and Fujifilm JX370
 Canon PowerShot SX540 HSFujifilm FinePix JX370
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX540 HS Fujifilm FinePix JX370
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2016-01-05 2011-08-11
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/2.6-6.2
Macro focus distance 0cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1800 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.9fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 442 gr (0.97 lb) 124 gr (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 205 shots 190 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $399 $159