Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm X-S1

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon SX540 HS and Fujifilm X-S1, 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 X-S1 (12MP) and the SX540 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX540 HS was revealed 4 years later than the Fujifilm X-S1 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SX540 HS scores vs the Fujifilm X-S1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS and Fujifilm X-S1. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX540 HS Gallery and Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX540 HS provides 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 X-S1 has measurements of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") having a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX540 HS and Fujifilm X-S1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX540 HS and the Fujifilm X-S1.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX540 HS and Fujifilm X-S1 is 69 and 52 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX540 HS and Fujifilm X-S1.

All in all, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX540 HS using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Canon SX540 HS will produce greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SX540 HS will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.