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Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm JZ100

Portability
69
Imaging
46
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX540 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm JZ100 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 JZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Overview

Below is a detailed review of the Canon SX540 HS versus Fujifilm JZ100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX540 HS was announced 4 years later than the Fujifilm JZ100 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm JZ100 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the SX540 HS scores against the Fujifilm JZ100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX540 HS over the Fujifilm JZ100

 SX540 HS Fujifilm JZ100 
LaunchedJanuary 2016January 2012More recent by 49 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Canon SX540 HS

 Fujifilm JZ100 SX540 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX540 HS and Fujifilm JZ100

 SX540 HS Fujifilm JZ100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX540 HS enjoys external measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Fujifilm JZ100 has sizing of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX540 HS versus Fujifilm JZ100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX540 HS and the Fujifilm JZ100.

Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm JZ100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX540 HS and Fujifilm JZ100 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm JZ100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX540 HS and Fujifilm JZ100.

All in all, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX540 HS to produce more detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SX540 HS provides an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm JZ100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm JZ100 Portrait photography highlights
47
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
supports face detect focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX540 HS
Street photography with Fujifilm JZ100
48
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (129 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Sports photography info
Fujifilm JZ100 Sports photography info
44
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
max fps low (5.9 fps)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (205 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX540 HS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm JZ100 as a Travel photography camera
56
good megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery power (205 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
68
lighter than competition in class (129g)
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Landscape photography information
Fujifilm JZ100 Landscape photography information
48
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery power (205 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
37
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Vlogging factors
Fujifilm JZ100 Vlogging factors
29
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
31
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (129 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
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Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX540 HS and Fujifilm JZ100
 Canon PowerShot SX540 HSFujifilm FinePix JZ100
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX540 HS Fujifilm FinePix JZ100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2016-01-05 2012-01-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface 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
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focus range 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.9 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 2.60 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max 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 442g (0.97 lbs) 129g (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $399 $190