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Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm T550

Portability
69
Imaging
45
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX540 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm T550 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
  • Introduced January 2016
Fujifilm T550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 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 T550 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm T550, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and Fujifilm T550 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX540 HS was introduced 3 years later than the Fujifilm T550 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm T550 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SX540 HS scores vs the Fujifilm T550 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX540 HS over the Fujifilm T550

 SX540 HS Fujifilm T550 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016January 2013More recent by 37 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Canon SX540 HS

 Fujifilm T550 SX540 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX540 HS and Fujifilm T550

 SX540 HS Fujifilm T550 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm T550 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX540 HS offers exterior measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Fujifilm T550 has specifications of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SX540 HS and the Fujifilm T550.

Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm T550 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX540 HS and Fujifilm T550 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm T550 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm T550 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching technical specs. The photograph here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX540 HS and Fujifilm T550.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX540 HS to provide you with more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern SX540 HS provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm T550 sensor size comparison

Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm T550 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm T550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX540 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm T550 as a Portrait photography camera
47
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX540 HS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm T550 as a Street photography camera
47
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (136g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX540 HS
Sports photography with Fujifilm T550
43
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.9 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery power (205 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm T550 Travel photography highlights
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decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery power (205 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
75
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX540 HS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm T550
47
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery power (205 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
47
pretty wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX540 HS as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm T550 as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of mic jack
35
pretty wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (136g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
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Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm T550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX540 HS and Fujifilm T550
 Canon PowerShot SX540 HSFujifilm FinePix T550
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX540 HS Fujifilm FinePix T550
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2016-01-05 2013-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
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 4608 x 3440
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-6.5 -
Macro focus distance 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.9 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 442g (0.97 pounds) 136g (0.30 pounds)
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 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 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots One One
Launch price $399 $160