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Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX540 HS

Portability
65
Imaging
33
Features
39
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX540 HS front
Portability
69
Imaging
46
Features
44
Overall
45

Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX540 HS Key Specs

Canon SX10 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Later Model is Canon SX20 IS
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
  • Revealed January 2016
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Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX540 HS Overview

Following is a extensive overview of the Canon SX10 IS versus Canon SX540 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both produced by Canon. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and SX540 HS (20MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX10 IS was announced 8 years earlier than the SX540 HS which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SX10 IS scores vs the SX540 HS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Canon SX540 HS

 SX10 IS SX540 HS 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Canon SX540 HS over the Canon SX10 IS

 SX540 HS SX10 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2016January 2009More modern by 84 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Canon SX540 HS

 SX10 IS SX540 HS 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX540 HS Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX10 IS features exterior measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Canon SX540 HS has measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX10 IS versus Canon SX540 HS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SX10 IS against the SX540 HS.

Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX540 HS size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX10 IS and SX540 HS is 65 and 69 respectively.

Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX540 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX540 HS Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking specs. The picture below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX10 IS and SX540 HS.

All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX540 HS to give you greater detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX10 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX540 HS sensor size comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX540 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX540 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Portrait photography info
Canon SX540 HS Portrait photography info
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manual focus
high flash sync (1/500 seconds)
features face detection autofocus
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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has manual focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
includes face detect focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Street photography factors
Canon SX540 HS Street photography factors
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screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than others (600g)
48
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Sports photography details
Canon SX540 HS Sports photography details
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amazing zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
max frames per second very slow (5.9 frames/s)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (205 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX10 IS
Travel photography with Canon SX540 HS
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flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (28mm)
long reach (560mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (600 grams)
low MP (10MP)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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decent megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
lack of Timelapse function
not so great battery power (205 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Landscape photography highlights
Canon SX540 HS Landscape photography highlights
34
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5")
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
48
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery power (205 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Vlogging information
Canon SX540 HS Vlogging information
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quite wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than others (600 grams)
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really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone socket
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Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX540 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX10 IS and Canon SX540 HS
 Canon PowerShot SX10 ISCanon PowerShot SX540 HS
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Canon PowerShot SX540 HS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-15 2016-01-05
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - DIGIC 6
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.4-6.5
Macro focusing distance 0cm 0cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 5.9 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, on, off, slow synchro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 600g (1.32 lb) 442g (0.97 lb)
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 205 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NB-6LH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $275 $399