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Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm S1500

Portability
69
Imaging
46
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX540 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 front
Portability
82
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27

Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm S1500 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
  • Announced January 2016
Fujifilm S1500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-396mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 345g - 103 x 73 x 68mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm S1500 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm S1500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX540 HS was released 6 years after the Fujifilm S1500 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SX540 HS matches up against the Fujifilm S1500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX540 HS over the Fujifilm S1500

 SX540 HS Fujifilm S1500 
IntroducedJanuary 2016February 2009More modern by 84 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Canon SX540 HS

 Fujifilm S1500 SX540 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX540 HS and Fujifilm S1500

 SX540 HS Fujifilm S1500 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm S1500 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX540 HS offers physical measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Fujifilm S1500 has dimensions of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm S1500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SX540 HS vs the Fujifilm S1500.

Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm S1500 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX540 HS and Fujifilm S1500 is 69 and 82 respectively.

Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm S1500 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm S1500 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The image underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX540 HS and Fujifilm S1500.

All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon SX540 HS to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher SX540 HS provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm S1500 sensor size comparison

Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm S1500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm S1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Portrait photography features
Fujifilm S1500 Portrait photography features
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manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
offers face detect focus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX540 HS
Street photography with Fujifilm S1500
48
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
51
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX540 HS
Sports photography with Fujifilm S1500
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excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
very slow continuous shooting (5.9 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (205 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX540 HS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm S1500 as a Travel photography camera
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sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (205 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
50
built-in flash
long reach (396mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX540 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm S1500 as a Landscape photography camera
48
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery pack (205 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Vlogging features
Fujifilm S1500 Vlogging features
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really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic jack
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Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm S1500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX540 HS and Fujifilm S1500
 Canon PowerShot SX540 HSFujifilm FinePix S1500
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX540 HS Fujifilm FinePix S1500
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2016-01-05 2009-02-17
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor 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 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 33-396mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 0cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.9fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 8.70 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 442 grams (0.97 pounds) 345 grams (0.76 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 205 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $399 $200