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Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm S9400W

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX540 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S9400W front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
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Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm S9400W 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 S9400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm S9400W Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm S9400W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX540 HS was released 2 years after the Fujifilm S9400W which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX540 HS grades vs the Fujifilm S9400W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX540 HS over the Fujifilm S9400W

 SX540 HS Fujifilm S9400W 
LaunchedJanuary 2016January 2014Newer by 25 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Canon SX540 HS

 Fujifilm S9400W SX540 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX540 HS and Fujifilm S9400W

 SX540 HS Fujifilm S9400W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm S9400W Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX540 HS enjoys outer measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S9400W 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).

Examine the Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm S9400W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX540 HS against the Fujifilm S9400W.

Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm S9400W size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX540 HS and Fujifilm S9400W is 69 and 61 respectively.

Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm S9400W top view buttons comparison

Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm S9400W Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX540 HS and Fujifilm S9400W.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX540 HS to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern SX540 HS will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm S9400W sensor size comparison

Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm S9400W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm S9400W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Portrait photography info
Fujifilm S9400W Portrait photography info
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you can focus manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX540 HS
Street photography with Fujifilm S9400W
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has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX540 HS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm S9400W as a Sports photography camera
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long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.9 fps)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (205 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (500 per charge)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX540 HS
Travel photography with Fujifilm S9400W
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MP count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (205 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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better than average battery power (500 per charge)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (670 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm S9400W Landscape photography advice
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you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery life (205 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (500 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX540 HS
Vlogging with Fujifilm S9400W
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rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
26
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competition (670 grams)
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Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm S9400W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX540 HS and Fujifilm S9400W
 Canon PowerShot SX540 HSFujifilm FinePix S9400W
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX540 HS Fujifilm FinePix S9400W
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2016-01-05 2014-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
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
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 442 gr (0.97 pounds) 670 gr (1.48 pounds)
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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 205 photographs 500 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack AA
Battery model NB-6LH 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $399 $330