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Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm SL240

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX540 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix SL240 front
Portability
67
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
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Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm SL240 Key Specs

Canon SX540 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 SL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Released January 2012
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Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm SL240 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Canon SX540 HS and Fujifilm SL240, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX540 HS was revealed 4 years later than the Fujifilm SL240 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SX540 HS grades versus the Fujifilm SL240 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX540 HS over the Fujifilm SL240

 SX540 HS Fujifilm SL240 
ReleasedJanuary 2016January 2012More recent by 49 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Canon SX540 HS

 Fujifilm SL240 SX540 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX540 HS and Fujifilm SL240

 SX540 HS Fujifilm SL240 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm SL240 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX540 HS has got 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 SL240 has specifications of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") along with a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX540 HS and Fujifilm SL240 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SX540 HS against the Fujifilm SL240.

Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm SL240 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX540 HS and Fujifilm SL240 is 69 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm SL240 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm SL240 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The graphic here may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX540 HS and Fujifilm SL240.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX540 HS to give extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SX540 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm SL240 sensor size comparison

Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm SL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm SL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm SL240 Portrait photography advice
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manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
includes face detection focus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX540 HS
Street photography with Fujifilm SL240
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has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (510 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Sports photography features
Fujifilm SL240 Sports photography features
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incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (5.9 frames per second)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (205 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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amazing zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Travel photography info
Fujifilm SL240 Travel photography info
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megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery (205 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (576mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (510g)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX540 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm SL240 as a Landscape photography camera
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manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery (205 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX540 HS as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm SL240 as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
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decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (510g)
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Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm SL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX540 HS and Fujifilm SL240
 Canon PowerShot SX540 HSFujifilm FinePix SL240
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX540 HS Fujifilm FinePix SL240
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2016-01-05 2012-01-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-576mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 0cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.9 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm�7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m�3.6 m)
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 442 gr (0.97 lb) 510 gr (1.12 lb)
Dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 300 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH NP-85
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $399 $280