Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm X-A5

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Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm X-A5

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
20.3 megapixels
24.00mm - 1200.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Canon SX540 HS Review.

APS-C 369.0mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 200 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm X-A5 Review.
How does it shoot? Fujifilm X-A5 in the real world.
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Differences

Canon SX540 HS advantages over Fujifilm X-A5

Less expensive
$329* vs $499
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos

Fujifilm X-A5 advantages over Canon SX540 HS

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 3.92 vs 1.19 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
RAW file ability
Yes vs No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
Longer video battery life
90 vs 45 minutes
Capture more video
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

450 vs 205 shots
Capture more photos
Thinner
40 mm vs 91 mm
Thinner
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Higher-res screen
346k vs 154k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
More pixels
24.2 vs 20.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Longer exposure
30 vs 15 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/32000 vs 1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 3200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

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Impressive overall image quality; Excellent high ISO performance; Very good dynamic range from RAW files; Full HD video at 60 fps; Good battery life.
Slower-than-average AF speed; 4K video capped at 15fps; Very slow startup to first shot time with new power-zoom kit lens; Sluggish single-shot cycle times.
Read our Fujifilm X-A5 Review

The Competition

Compared to Canon SX520 HS

Canon SX540 HS

Canon SX520 HS

$364
1/2.3 inch

Built-in Wi-Fi
More telephoto lens reach

$345
1/2.3 inch

Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Canon SX540 HS vs Canon SX520 HS

Fujifilm X-A5

Canon SX520 HS

$499
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$345
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Fujifilm X-A5 vs Canon SX520 HS

Compared to Canon SX530 HS

Canon SX540 HS

Canon SX530 HS

$364
1/2.3 inch

More pixels
Shoots 60p video

$259
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive

Compare Canon SX540 HS vs Canon SX530 HS

Fujifilm X-A5

Canon SX530 HS

$499
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$259
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm X-A5 vs Canon SX530 HS

Compared to Fujifilm X-A3

Canon SX540 HS

Fujifilm X-A3

$364
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$549
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon SX540 HS vs Fujifilm X-A3

Fujifilm X-A5

Fujifilm X-A3

$499
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Built-in Bluetooth

$549
APS-C

Fast startup

Compare Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-A3

Compared to Canon EOS M6

Canon SX540 HS

Canon EOS M6

$364
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$399
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon SX540 HS vs Canon EOS M6

Fujifilm X-A5

Canon EOS M6

$499
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

$399
APS-C

Fast startup
NFC

Compare Fujifilm X-A5 vs Canon EOS M6

Compared to Nikon B600

Canon SX540 HS

Nikon B600

$364
1/2.3 inch

NFC
Manual focus

$327
1/2.3 inch

In-camera panoramas
Tiltable Screen

Compare Canon SX540 HS vs Nikon B600

Fujifilm X-A5

Nikon B600

$499
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$327
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Slower slow-motion

Compare Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon B600

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