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Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm SL1000

Portability
69
Imaging
46
Features
44
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot SX540 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm SL1000 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
  • Launched January 2016
Fujifilm SL1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 659g - 123 x 89 x 123mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm SL1000 Overview

Below is a in depth assessment of the Canon SX540 HS versus Fujifilm SL1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX540 HS was released 3 years later than the Fujifilm SL1000 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the SX540 HS scores vs the Fujifilm SL1000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX540 HS over the Fujifilm SL1000

 SX540 HS Fujifilm SL1000 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016January 2013More recent by 37 months
Manual focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL1000 over the Canon SX540 HS

 Fujifilm SL1000 SX540 HS 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k461kCrisper display (+459k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX540 HS and Fujifilm SL1000

 SX540 HS Fujifilm SL1000 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm SL1000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX540 HS comes with outer dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Fujifilm SL1000 has measurements of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") and a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX540 HS versus Fujifilm SL1000 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX540 HS vs the Fujifilm SL1000.

Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm SL1000 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX540 HS and Fujifilm SL1000 is 69 and 61 respectively.

Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm SL1000 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm SL1000 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing specs. The visual here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX540 HS and Fujifilm SL1000.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX540 HS to render extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The newer SX540 HS will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm SL1000 sensor size comparison

Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm SL1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm SL1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm SL1000 Portrait photography advice
47
focusing manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
44
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
no manual focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Street photography factors
Fujifilm SL1000 Street photography factors
48
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than average (659 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX540 HS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm SL1000 as a Sports photography camera
44
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
max frames per second low (5.9 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (205 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
53
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
great battery (350 CIPA)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm SL1000 Travel photography highlights
56
MP count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
does not have Timelapse function
terrible battery life (205 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
54
great battery (350 CIPA)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (659 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Landscape photography details
Fujifilm SL1000 Landscape photography details
48
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery life (205 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
49
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
saves RAW formats
great battery (350 per charge)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Vlogging details
Fujifilm SL1000 Vlogging details
29
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone socket
24
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic jack
heavier than average (659 grams)
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Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm SL1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX540 HS and Fujifilm SL1000
 Canon PowerShot SX540 HSFujifilm FinePix SL1000
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX540 HS Fujifilm FinePix SL1000
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2016-01-05 2013-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
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
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing distance 0cm 0cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920k dot
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1700s
Continuous shooting speed 5.9fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
Hot shoe
AE 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 pounds) 659g (1.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 123 x 89 x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8")
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 images 350 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $399 $600