Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot A540 and Fujifilm FinePix S1600

Comparison of Canon PowerShot A540 and Fujifilm FinePix S1600 [S]ave

Attribute
Canon PowerShot A540 ×
Fujifilm FinePix S1600 ×
General
ModelCanon PowerShot A540Fujifilm FinePix S1600
BrandCanonFujifilm
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/http://www.fujifilmusa.com/index.html
Model numberA540S1600
Camera formatCompactEVF
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)90110
Width (mm)4381
Height (mm)6473
Weight (g)180432
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)012.2
Sensor format1/2.5 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)24.7128.07
Sensor width (mm)5.766.17
Sensor height (mm)4.294.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)2.051.54
Aspect ratio4:3, 3:24:3, 16:9
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization-+
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2272 x 1704(3.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2816 x 1584(4.5 mp 16:9)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1360(2.8 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2816 x 1584(4.5 mp 16:9)
  • 2816 x 1864(5.2 mp other)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 2664(10.7 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg (exif v2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)1.41.3
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution-
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG)AVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Video usable as viewfinder+-
Hd video out--
Lens and Optics
Lens-Fujinon
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)35.00 - 140.0028.00 - 420.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)2.005.00 - 75.00
Zoom ratio (x)415
Aperture range (f)0.18 - 0.38-
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)4540
Macro focus range (cm)5 - 452 - 100
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 6.3
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast detectContrast Detect AF: Center, Multi, Area, Tracking; Single AF, Continuous AF
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeReal-image optical zoomEVF; 0.2-inch, 200K dot color LCD; Approx. 99% coverage
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.53
Rear display resolution (dots)85,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)10-
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800Auto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200*, 6400* (3mpix or below)
Auto iso mode-+
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
  • underwater
  • auto
  • custom
  • fine
  • fluorescent light (cool white)
  • fluorescent light (daylight)
  • fluorescent light (warm white)
  • incandescent light
  • shade
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 151/2000 - 8
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesEvaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot Metering (frame is fixed to the center)256-zone multi, spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Special Scene (Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Underwater, Indoor, Kids & Pets, Night SnapshotPortrait, Landscape, Sport, Night, Night(Tripod), Fireworks, Sunset, Snow, Natural Light, Natural Light & with Flash, Beach
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • flash on w/ red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • forced
  • red-eye reduction & slow synchro
  • red-eye reduction auto
  • red-eye reduction forced
  • slow synchro
  • suppressed
Flash range descriptionNormal: 1.5-11 ft./45cm - 3.5m (W), 1.5-7.2 ft./45cm - 2.2m (T); Macro: 1-1.5 ftISO Auto: Wide: approx. 40 cm–8 m/1.3 ft.–26.2 ft., Tele: approx. 2.5 m–4.4 m/8.2 ft.–14.4 ft.; Macro: Wide: approx
Usable memory types
  • s
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)-23
Included memory type-Internal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
-
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.61-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.41.3
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)9993
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.49-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.49-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.33-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)1.41-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.07-
Startup time (s)2.3-
Play -> record time (s)1.7-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)8-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)360500
Battery form factor2 x AA4 x AA
Usable battery types
  • alkaline disposable
  • nimh rechargeable
  • alkaline or lithium disposable
  • nimh rechargeable
Batteries included2 x AA Alkaline disposable4 x AA Alkaline disposable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)--
Software
Included software
  • digital camera solution cd-rom
-
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and features-Dual Image Stabilization (CCD-shift, High ISO), 720p HD Movies, Tracking AF. Not available in the US.



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