Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm S8100fd
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![Canon PowerShot SX540 HS front Canon PowerShot SX540 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX540-HS/Canon-SX540-HS-front.jpg)
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Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2016
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
- Announced January 2009
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Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Overview
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.
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Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Canon SX540 HS over the Fujifilm S8100fd
SX540 HS | Fujifilm S8100fd | |||
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Announced | January 2016 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 85 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Canon SX540 HS
Fujifilm S8100fd | SX540 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX540 HS and Fujifilm S8100fd
SX540 HS | Fujifilm S8100fd | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Physical Comparison
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.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm S8100fd size comparison Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm S8100fd size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX540-HS-vs-Fujifilm-FinePix-S8100fd-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX540 HS and Fujifilm S8100fd is 69 and 75 respectively.
![Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm S8100fd top view buttons comparison Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm S8100fd top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX540-HS-vs-Fujifilm-FinePix-S8100fd-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Sensor Comparison
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.
![Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm S8100fd sensor size comparison Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm S8100fd sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX540-HS-vs-Fujifilm-FinePix-S8100fd-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX540-HS-vs-Fujifilm-FinePix-S8100fd-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Landscape Comparison
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Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2016-01-05 | 2009-01-15 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 6 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface 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 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 27-486mm (18.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.4-6.5 | f/2.8-4.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 0cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.5" |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.9 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) | 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) |
Flash modes | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 442g (0.97 lb) | 405g (0.89 lb) |
Dimensions | 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 pictures | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $399 | $300 |