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Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm S1

Portability
69
Imaging
46
Features
44
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot SX540 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S1 front
Portability
60
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
50

Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm S1 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 S1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 680g - 133 x 91 x 110mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm S1 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon SX540 HS and Fujifilm S1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and Fujifilm S1 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX540 HS was unveiled 2 years later than the Fujifilm S1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX540 HS matches up versus the Fujifilm S1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX540 HS over the Fujifilm S1

 SX540 HS Fujifilm S1 
LaunchedJanuary 2016January 2014Fresher by 25 months

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Canon SX540 HS

 Fujifilm S1 SX540 HS 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution920k461kCrisper display (+459k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon SX540 HS and Fujifilm S1

 SX540 HS Fujifilm S1 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm S1 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX540 HS features external dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S1 has measurements of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX540 HS and Fujifilm S1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SX540 HS vs the Fujifilm S1.

Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm S1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX540 HS and Fujifilm S1 is 69 and 60 respectively.

Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm S1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm S1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX540 HS and Fujifilm S1.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX540 HS to provide greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern SX540 HS will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm S1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX540 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm S1 as a Portrait photography camera
47
has manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
features face detect focusing
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX540 HS
Street photography with Fujifilm S1
48
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
58
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (680 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Sports photography factors
Fujifilm S1 Sports photography factors
44
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
very slow continuous shooting (5.9 frames/s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (205 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
57
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Travel photography details
Fujifilm S1 Travel photography details
56
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
no Timelapse recording
bad battery power (205 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
63
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
environment sealing
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
heavier than competition in class (680 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm S1 Landscape photography highlights
48
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery power (205 shots)
no Timelapse recording
58
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
better than average battery (350 shots)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Vlogging advice
Fujifilm S1 Vlogging advice
29
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone support
57
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no mic support
heavier than competition in class (680g)
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Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX540 HS and Fujifilm S1
 Canon PowerShot SX540 HSFujifilm FinePix S1
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX540 HS Fujifilm FinePix S1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2016-01-05 2014-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
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 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.9fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 8.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 442g (0.97 pounds) 680g (1.50 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3")
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 images 350 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH NP-85
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $399 $400