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Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm S4200

Portability
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Imaging
46
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX540 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S4200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm S4200 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
  • Announced January 2016
Fujifilm S4200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm S4200 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm S4200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX540 HS was introduced 4 years later than the Fujifilm S4200 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX540 HS scores vs the Fujifilm S4200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX540 HS over the Fujifilm S4200

 SX540 HS Fujifilm S4200 
RevealedJanuary 2016January 2012Fresher by 49 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Canon SX540 HS

 Fujifilm S4200 SX540 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX540 HS and Fujifilm S4200

 SX540 HS Fujifilm S4200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm S4200 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX540 HS features outside measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Fujifilm S4200 has measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm S4200 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the SX540 HS against the Fujifilm S4200.

Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm S4200 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX540 HS and Fujifilm S4200 is 69 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm S4200 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm S4200 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX540 HS and Fujifilm S4200.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX540 HS to give extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher SX540 HS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm S4200 sensor size comparison

Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm S4200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm S4200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Portrait photography details
Fujifilm S4200 Portrait photography details
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manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
provides face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
35
good resolution (14MP)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Street photography details
Fujifilm S4200 Street photography details
48
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (543 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX540 HS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm S4200 as a Sports photography camera
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long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
very slow continuous shooting (5.9 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (205 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
47
great zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX540 HS
Travel photography with Fujifilm S4200
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resolution is good (20MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (205 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (576mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (543g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX540 HS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm S4200
48
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery power (205 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
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quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX540 HS
Vlogging with Fujifilm S4200
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quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic jack
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quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than competition in class (543 grams)
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Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm S4200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX540 HS and Fujifilm S4200
 Canon PowerShot SX540 HSFujifilm FinePix S4200
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX540 HS Fujifilm FinePix S4200
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2016-01-05 2012-01-05
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-576mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.9 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m)
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 442 grams (0.97 pounds) 543 grams (1.20 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9")
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 300 images
Battery type Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NB-6LH 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $399 $200