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Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm S9900w

Portability
69
Imaging
46
Features
44
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot SX540 HS front
 
Fujifilm S9900w front
Portability
61
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm S9900w 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
  • Revealed January 2016
Fujifilm S9900w
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Released January 2015
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Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm S9900w Overview

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm S9900w, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX540 HS was released 12 months after the Fujifilm S9900w so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the SX540 HS grades versus the Fujifilm S9900w for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX540 HS over the Fujifilm S9900w

 SX540 HS Fujifilm S9900w 
ReleasedJanuary 2016January 2015More modern by 12 months
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9900w over the Canon SX540 HS

 Fujifilm S9900w SX540 HS 
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon SX540 HS and Fujifilm S9900w

 SX540 HS Fujifilm S9900w 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm S9900w Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX540 HS features physical 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) and the Fujifilm S9900w has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm S9900w in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX540 HS against the Fujifilm S9900w.

Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm S9900w size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX540 HS and Fujifilm S9900w is 69 and 61 respectively.

Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm S9900w top view buttons comparison

Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm S9900w Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The pic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX540 HS and Fujifilm S9900w.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX540 HS to provide more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The more modern SX540 HS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm S9900w sensor size comparison

Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm S9900w Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm S9900w Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm S9900w Portrait photography highlights
47
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
44
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
features face detection focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Street photography advice
Fujifilm S9900w Street photography advice
48
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
41
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than others (670g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX540 HS
Sports photography with Fujifilm S9900w
44
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (5.9 frames per second)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (205 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
53
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX540 HS
Travel photography with Fujifilm S9900w
56
good megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (205 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
61
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
more heavy than others (670g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Landscape photography information
Fujifilm S9900w Landscape photography information
48
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery pack (205 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
50
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Vlogging info
Fujifilm S9900w Vlogging info
29
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic jack
57
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than others (670 grams)
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Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm S9900w Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX540 HS and Fujifilm S9900w
 Canon PowerShot SX540 HSFujifilm S9900w
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX540 HS Fujifilm S9900w
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2016-01-05 2015-01-14
Body design 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
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
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 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1700 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.9fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 7.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 442g (0.97 lb) 670g (1.48 lb)
Physical 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 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 pictures 300 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $399 $719