Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm S2000HD

In this article, we will be looking at the Canon SX540 HS and Fujifilm S2000HD, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and Fujifilm S2000HD (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX540 HS was revealed 7 years after the Fujifilm S2000HD which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX540 HS matches up against the Fujifilm S2000HD with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS & Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX540 HS Gallery & Fujifilm S2000HD Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX540 HS features outer dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S2000HD has specifications of 111mm x 79mm x 76mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.0") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX540 HS and Fujifilm S2000HD in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX540 HS and the Fujifilm S2000HD.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX540 HS and Fujifilm S2000HD is 69 and 75 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The picture underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX540 HS and Fujifilm S2000HD.

Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX540 HS to produce more detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher SX540 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.