Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm S8100fd

Below is a extended overview of the Canon SX540 HS and Fujifilm S8100fd, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX540 HS was released 7 years later than the Fujifilm S8100fd and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm S8100fd being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SX540 HS matches up against the Fujifilm S8100fd for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS & Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX540 HS Gallery & Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX540 HS enjoys physical dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Fujifilm S8100fd has sizing of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX540 HS and Fujifilm S8100fd in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the SX540 HS compared to the Fujifilm S8100fd.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX540 HS and Fujifilm S8100fd is 69 and 75 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading technical specs. The graphic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX540 HS and Fujifilm S8100fd.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon SX540 HS to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The newer SX540 HS will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.