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Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm S3 Pro

Portability
69
Imaging
46
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX540 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro front
Portability
54
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm S3 Pro 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
  • Launched January 2016
Fujifilm S3 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 930g - 148 x 135 x 80mm
  • Launched March 2005
  • Old Model is Fujifilm S2 Pro
  • Later Model is Fujifilm S5 Pro
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Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Overview

Following is a thorough overview of the Canon SX540 HS versus Fujifilm S3 Pro, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro DSLR by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and Fujifilm S3 Pro (6MP) and the SX540 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm S3 Pro (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX540 HS was introduced 10 years after the Fujifilm S3 Pro which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm S3 Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX540 HS matches up vs the Fujifilm S3 Pro in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX540 HS over the Fujifilm S3 Pro

 SX540 HS Fujifilm S3 Pro 
LaunchedJanuary 2016March 2005More modern by 132 months
Screen dimension3"2"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution461k235kSharper screen (+226k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S3 Pro over the Canon SX540 HS

 Fujifilm S3 Pro SX540 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX540 HS and Fujifilm S3 Pro

 SX540 HS Fujifilm S3 Pro 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX540 HS has got external measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Fujifilm S3 Pro has sizing of 148mm x 135mm x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX540 HS versus Fujifilm S3 Pro in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SX540 HS vs the Fujifilm S3 Pro.

Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm S3 Pro size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX540 HS and Fujifilm S3 Pro is 69 and 54 respectively.

Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm S3 Pro top view buttons comparison

Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at specs. The image below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX540 HS and Fujifilm S3 Pro.

All in all, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX540 HS having a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Canon SX540 HS will resolve extra detail using its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SX540 HS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm S3 Pro sensor size comparison

Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm S3 Pro Portrait photography factors
47
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
has face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
49
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview
megapixel count low (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Street photography information
Fujifilm S3 Pro Street photography information
48
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
lighter than competitors (930 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Sports photography details
Fujifilm S3 Pro Sports photography details
44
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
slow fps (5.9 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (205 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
46
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
weather sealing
has phase detect autofocus
no liveview
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Travel photography factors
Fujifilm S3 Pro Travel photography factors
56
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (205 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
50
lighter than competitors (930g)
weather sealing
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX540 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm S3 Pro as a Landscape photography camera
48
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery pack (205 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
47
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
screen is somewhat small (2 inches)
no liveview
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Vlogging factors
Fujifilm S3 Pro Vlogging factors
29
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
9
no video recording
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Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX540 HS and Fujifilm S3 Pro
 Canon PowerShot SX540 HSFujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX540 HS Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Pro DSLR
Launched 2016-01-05 2005-03-16
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Large SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23 x 15.5mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 356.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4256 x 2848
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Nikon F
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.4-6.5 -
Macro focus range 0cm -
Number of lenses - 309
Crop factor 5.8 1.6
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dot 235k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 94 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.9fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 15.00 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 442g (0.97 pounds) 930g (2.05 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 148 x 135 x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 60
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.5
DXO Low light score not tested 346
Other
Battery life 205 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $399 $0