Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm S8500

Here is a thorough comparison of the Canon SX540 HS and Fujifilm S8500, 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 S8500 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX540 HS was introduced 3 years later than the Fujifilm S8500 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SX540 HS grades against the Fujifilm S8500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS and Fujifilm FinePix S8500. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX540 HS Gallery and Fujifilm S8500 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX540 HS comes with external 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) whilst the Fujifilm S8500 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX540 HS and Fujifilm S8500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SX540 HS compared to the Fujifilm S8500.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX540 HS and Fujifilm S8500 is 69 and 61 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The graphic here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX540 HS and Fujifilm S8500.

All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX540 HS to give you more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer SX540 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.