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Canon SX200 IS vs Canon SX540 HS

Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX540 HS front
Portability
69
Imaging
46
Features
44
Overall
45

Canon SX200 IS vs Canon SX540 HS Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Released May 2009
  • Newer Model is Canon SX210 IS
Canon SX540 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 442g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
  • Introduced January 2016
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Canon SX200 IS vs Canon SX540 HS Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon SX200 IS vs Canon SX540 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are offered by Canon. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and SX540 HS (20MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was launched 7 years before the SX540 HS and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SX200 IS scores against the SX540 HS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Canon SX540 HS

 SX200 IS SX540 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX540 HS over the Canon SX200 IS

 SX540 HS SX200 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2016May 2009Fresher by 80 months
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Canon SX540 HS

 SX200 IS SX540 HS 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon SX200 IS vs Canon SX540 HS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX200 IS provides outer dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 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).

See the Canon SX200 IS vs Canon SX540 HS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SX200 IS against the SX540 HS.

Canon SX200 IS vs Canon SX540 HS size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX200 IS and SX540 HS is 90 and 69 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Canon SX540 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Canon SX540 HS Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX200 IS and SX540 HS.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon SX540 HS to give you more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older SX200 IS is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Canon SX200 IS vs Canon SX540 HS sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Canon SX540 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Canon SX540 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography advice
Canon SX540 HS Portrait photography advice
29
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
47
manual focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Street photography details
Canon SX540 HS Street photography details
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (247g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
48
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Sports photography features
Canon SX540 HS Sports photography features
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
44
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (5.9 fps)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (205 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX200 IS
Travel photography with Canon SX540 HS
63
lighter than competition in class (247g)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long zoom (336mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
56
MP count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (205 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography highlights
Canon SX540 HS Landscape photography highlights
43
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
48
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery pack (205 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX200 IS
Vlogging with Canon SX540 HS
30
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (247 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
29
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone port
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Canon SX200 IS vs Canon SX540 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Canon SX540 HS
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISCanon PowerShot SX540 HS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Canon PowerShot SX540 HS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-05-14 2016-01-05
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 12MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/3.4-6.5
Macro focus distance 0cm 0cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 5.9 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, on, off, slow synchro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247 gr (0.54 lb) 442 gr (0.97 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 205 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-5L NB-6LH
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $329 $399