Canon G7 X vs Canon SX540 HS

Below, we are matching up the Canon G7 X versus Canon SX540 HS, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Canon. The resolution of the G7 X (20MP) and the SX540 HS (20MP) is very similar but the G7 X (1") and SX540 HS (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The G7 X was revealed 15 months before the SX540 HS making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon G7 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the G7 X grades against the SX540 HS for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G7 X & Canon PowerShot SX540 HS. The full galleries are viewable at Canon G7 X Gallery & Canon SX540 HS Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon G7 X provides physical dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Canon SX540 HS has measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the G7 X compared to the SX540 HS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G7 X and SX540 HS is 88 and 69 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the G7 X and SX540 HS.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The G7 X has the larger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh simpler. The more aged G7 X is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.