Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm S8400W

Here, we are looking at the Canon SX540 HS versus Fujifilm S8400W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX540 HS was released 2 years after the Fujifilm S8400W which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX540 HS grades vs the Fujifilm S8400W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS & Fujifilm FinePix S8400W. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX540 HS Gallery & Fujifilm S8400W Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX540 HS has physical dimensions 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 S8400W 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).

Compare the Canon SX540 HS versus Fujifilm S8400W in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX540 HS compared to the Fujifilm S8400W.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX540 HS and Fujifilm S8400W is 69 and 61 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The picture here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX540 HS and Fujifilm S8400W.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SX540 HS to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SX540 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.