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Canon T7 vs Canon SX540 HS

Portability
68
Imaging
68
Features
62
Overall
65
Canon EOS Rebel T7 front
 
Canon PowerShot SX540 HS front
Portability
69
Imaging
46
Features
44
Overall
45

Canon T7 vs Canon SX540 HS Key Specs

Canon T7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 475g - 129 x 101 x 78mm
  • Launched February 2018
  • Additionally referred to as EOS 2000D
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
  • Announced January 2016
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Canon T7 vs Canon SX540 HS Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Canon T7 and Canon SX540 HS, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Canon. The image resolution of the T7 (24MP) and the SX540 HS (20MP) is fairly similar but the T7 (APS-C) and SX540 HS (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The T7 was released 2 years later than the SX540 HS and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon T7 being a Compact SLR camera and the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the T7 scores vs the SX540 HS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon T7 over the Canon SX540 HS

 T7 SX540 HS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018January 2016Fresher by 27 months
Display resolution920k461kClearer display (+459k dot)

Reasons to pick Canon SX540 HS over the Canon T7

 SX540 HS T7 

Common features in the Canon T7 and Canon SX540 HS

 T7 SX540 HS 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon T7 vs Canon SX540 HS Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon T7 enjoys outside measurements of 129mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.1") with a weight of 475 grams (1.05 lbs) while the Canon SX540 HS has proportions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs).

Compare the Canon T7 and Canon SX540 HS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the T7 versus the SX540 HS.

Canon T7 vs Canon SX540 HS size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the T7 and SX540 HS is 68 and 69 respectively.

Canon T7 vs Canon SX540 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon T7 vs Canon SX540 HS Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the T7 and SX540 HS.

To sum up, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The T7 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon T7 will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern T7 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon T7 vs Canon SX540 HS sensor size comparison

Canon T7 vs Canon SX540 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T7 vs Canon SX540 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T7 as a Portrait photography camera
Canon SX540 HS as a Portrait photography camera
80
manual focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
47
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon T7 Street photography highlights
Canon SX540 HS Street photography highlights
61
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
48
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon T7
Sports photography with Canon SX540 HS
62
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low battery life (500 CIPA)
44
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
low fps (5.9 frames per second)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (205 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon T7 Travel photography features
Canon SX540 HS Travel photography features
56
decent MP (24MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery life (500 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
56
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery (205 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T7 Landscape photography factors
Canon SX540 HS Landscape photography factors
67
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
low battery life (500 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
48
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery (205 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T7 Vlogging features
Canon SX540 HS Vlogging features
28
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have mic jack
29
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
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Canon T7 vs Canon SX540 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T7 and Canon SX540 HS
 Canon EOS Rebel T7Canon PowerShot SX540 HS
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS Rebel T7 Canon PowerShot SX540 HS
Also Known as EOS 2000D -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2018-02-26 2016-01-05
Physical type Compact SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4+ DIGIC 6
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.4-6.5
Macro focus range - 0cm
Available lenses 326 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 5.9 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.20 m (at ISO 100) 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, on, off, slow synchro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 46 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 475 grams (1.05 lbs) 442 grams (0.97 lbs)
Physical dimensions 129 x 101 x 78mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.1") 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 1009 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 shots 205 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E10 NB-6LH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $390 $399