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Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm S8200

Portability
69
Imaging
46
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX540 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8200 front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
42
Overall
40

Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm S8200 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
  • Released January 2016
Fujifilm S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm S8200 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm S8200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX540 HS was brought out 3 years later than the Fujifilm S8200 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX540 HS grades against the Fujifilm S8200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX540 HS over the Fujifilm S8200

 SX540 HS Fujifilm S8200 
RevealedJanuary 2016January 2013Fresher by 37 months
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8200 over the Canon SX540 HS

 Fujifilm S8200 SX540 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX540 HS and Fujifilm S8200

 SX540 HS Fujifilm S8200 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm S8200 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX540 HS has exterior dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S8200 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SX540 HS against the Fujifilm S8200.

Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm S8200 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX540 HS and Fujifilm S8200 is 69 and 61 respectively.

Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm S8200 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm S8200 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX540 HS and Fujifilm S8200.

As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX540 HS to result in extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SX540 HS will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm S8200 sensor size comparison

Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm S8200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm S8200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm S8200 Portrait photography factors
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you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
40
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX540 HS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm S8200 as a Street photography camera
48
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
41
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than average (670g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Sports photography info
Fujifilm S8200 Sports photography info
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amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
continuous shooting slow (5.9 fps)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (205 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
50
amazing zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX540 HS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm S8200 as a Travel photography camera
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good megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
no Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (205 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (960mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than average (670g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX540 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm S8200 as a Landscape photography camera
48
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery pack (205 shots)
no Timelapse mode
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has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm S8200 Vlogging highlights
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decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no external microphone socket
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reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no external microphone socket
more heavy than average (670g)
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Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm S8200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX540 HS and Fujifilm S8200
 Canon PowerShot SX540 HSFujifilm FinePix S8200
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX540 HS Fujifilm FinePix S8200
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2016-01-05 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-960mm (40.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing range 0cm 0cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dots
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1700 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.9fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 442g (0.97 pounds) 670g (1.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
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 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $399 $450