Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot A540 and Fujifilm FinePix S1600

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

Attribute
Fujifilm FinePix S1600 ×
Canon PowerShot A540 ×
General
ModelFujifilm FinePix S1600Canon PowerShot A540
BrandFujifilmCanon
Manufacturer urlhttp://www.fujifilmusa.com/index.htmlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberS1600A540
Camera formatEVFCompact
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)11090
Width (mm)8143
Height (mm)7364
Weight (g)432180
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)12.20
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.5 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0724.71
Sensor width (mm)6.175.76
Sensor height (mm)4.554.29
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.542.05
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 3:2
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization+-
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 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)
  • 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)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif v2.2)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)1.31.4
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
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Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG)AVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
1↑Video usable as viewfinder-+
Hd video out--
Lens and Optics
LensFujinon-
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 420.0035.00 - 140.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.00 - 75.002.00
Zoom ratio (x)154
Aperture range (f)-0.18 - 0.38
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)4045
Macro focus range (cm)2 - 1005 - 45
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 6.3
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect AF: Center, Multi, Area, Tracking; Single AF, Continuous AFContrast detect
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDOptical / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF; 0.2-inch, 200K dot color LCD; Approx. 99% coverageReal-image optical zoom
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)32.5
Rear display resolution (dots)230,00085,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)-10
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200*, 6400* (3mpix or below)Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800
Auto iso mode+-
White balance settings
  • auto
  • custom
  • fine
  • fluorescent light (cool white)
  • fluorescent light (daylight)
  • fluorescent light (warm white)
  • incandescent light
  • shade
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
  • underwater
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 81/2000 - 15
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes256-zone multi, spotEvaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot Metering (frame is fixed to the center)
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Landscape, Sport, Night, Night(Tripod), Fireworks, Sunset, Snow, Natural Light, Natural Light & with Flash, BeachPortrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Special Scene (Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Underwater, Indoor, Kids & Pets, Night Snapshot
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • forced
  • red-eye reduction & slow synchro
  • red-eye reduction auto
  • red-eye reduction forced
  • slow synchro
  • suppressed
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • flash on w/ red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionISO 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: approxNormal: 1.5-11 ft./45cm - 3.5m (W), 1.5-7.2 ft./45cm - 2.2m (T); Macro: 1-1.5 ft
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • s
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)23-
Included memory typeInternal-
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)1.31.4
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)3999
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)500360
Battery form factor4 x AA2 x AA
Usable battery types
  • alkaline or lithium disposable
  • nimh rechargeable
  • alkaline disposable
  • nimh rechargeable
Batteries included4 x AA Alkaline disposable2 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 featuresDual Image Stabilization (CCD-shift, High ISO), 720p HD Movies, Tracking AF. Not available in the US.-



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