Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm JZ200

Here, we will be looking at the Canon SX540 HS and Fujifilm JZ200, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and Fujifilm JZ200 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX540 HS was brought out 4 years later than the Fujifilm JZ200 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm JZ200 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the SX540 HS scores versus the Fujifilm JZ200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS and Fujifilm FinePix JZ200. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX540 HS Gallery and Fujifilm JZ200 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX540 HS enjoys exterior measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Fujifilm JZ200 has proportions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).

Check the Canon SX540 HS and Fujifilm JZ200 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SX540 HS compared to the Fujifilm JZ200.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX540 HS and Fujifilm JZ200 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX540 HS and Fujifilm JZ200.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon SX540 HS to resolve greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent SX540 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.