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Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm T500

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 T500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
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Features
35
Overall
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Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm T500 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
  • Announced January 2016
Fujifilm T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm T500 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm T500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and Fujifilm T500 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX540 HS was introduced 3 years after the Fujifilm T500 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm T500 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX540 HS grades against the Fujifilm T500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX540 HS over the Fujifilm T500

 SX540 HS Fujifilm T500 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016January 2013Newer by 37 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Canon SX540 HS

 Fujifilm T500 SX540 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX540 HS and Fujifilm T500

 SX540 HS Fujifilm T500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm T500 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX540 HS provides physical measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Fujifilm T500 has proportions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Check the Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm T500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX540 HS versus the Fujifilm T500.

Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm T500 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX540 HS and Fujifilm T500 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm T500 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm T500 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX540 HS and Fujifilm T500.

As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX540 HS to give extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent SX540 HS will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm T500 sensor size comparison

Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm T500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm T500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm T500 Portrait photography advice
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focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
includes face detect focus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Street photography features
Fujifilm T500 Street photography features
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has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (136g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Sports photography factors
Fujifilm T500 Sports photography factors
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long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.9 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (205 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX540 HS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm T500 as a Travel photography camera
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megapixel count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (205 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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lighter than average (136 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX540 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm T500 as a Landscape photography camera
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focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery pack (205 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
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quite wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Vlogging info
Fujifilm T500 Vlogging info
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pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no mic socket
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quite wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than average (136g)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm T500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX540 HS and Fujifilm T500
 Canon PowerShot SX540 HSFujifilm FinePix T500
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX540 HS Fujifilm FinePix T500
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2016-01-05 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3440
Maximum native ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.5 -
Macro focusing distance 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.9 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
External flash
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 442g (0.97 pounds) 136g (0.30 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $399 $0