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Canon SX210 IS vs Canon SX540 HS

Portability
90 Imaging
37 Features
40 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX540 HS front
Portability
69 Imaging
46 Features
44 Overall
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Canon SX210 IS vs Canon SX540 HS Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Announced June 2010
  • Previous Model is Canon SX200 IS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX230 HS
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
  • Launched January 2016
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Canon SX210 IS vs Canon SX540 HS Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Canon SX210 IS versus Canon SX540 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are designed by Canon. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX210 IS (14MP) and SX540 HS (20MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX210 IS was released 6 years before the SX540 HS which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX210 IS being a Compact camera and the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SX210 IS scores against the SX540 HS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Canon SX540 HS

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Canon SX540 HS over the Canon SX210 IS

		

		

			
 SX540 HS SX210 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2016June 2010Newer by 67 months
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Canon SX540 HS

		

		

			
 SX210 IS SX540 HS 
Manually focus  More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Missing Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX210 IS vs Canon SX540 HS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX210 IS features outside dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Canon SX540 HS has sizing of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX210 IS versus Canon SX540 HS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SX210 IS versus the SX540 HS.
Canon SX210 IS vs Canon SX540 HS size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX210 IS and SX540 HS is 90 and 69 respectively.
Canon SX210 IS vs Canon SX540 HS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX210 IS vs Canon SX540 HS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The image below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX210 IS and SX540 HS.
Clearly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX540 HS to give greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more aged SX210 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Canon SX210 IS vs Canon SX540 HS sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX210 IS vs Canon SX540 HS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX210 IS vs Canon SX540 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX210 IS Portrait photography information
Canon SX540 HS Portrait photography information
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 has manual focus
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 can't use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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 you can focus manually
 good  resolution (20MP)
 includes face detect focusing
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison
Canon SX210 IS Street photography features
Canon SX540 HS Street photography features
60
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors (220g)
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
48
 image stabilization (Optical)
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX210 IS Sports photography factors
Canon SX540 HS Sports photography factors
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 amazing zoom range (28-392mm  14.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
44
 incredible zoom range (24-1200mm  50.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (20 megapixels)
 max frames per second very slow (5.9 frames per second)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 bad battery (205 per charge)
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX210 IS Travel photography advice
Canon SX540 HS Travel photography advice
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 lighter than competitors (220 grams)
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 long zoom (392mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
56
 good  resolution (20MP)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (24mm)
 long zoom (1200mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 bad battery (205 shots)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX210 IS Landscape photography highlights
Canon SX540 HS Landscape photography highlights
48
 has manual focus
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 lack of Timelapse function
48
 you can focus manually
 decently wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (20 megapixels)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 bad battery (205 CIPA)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon SX210 IS as a Vlogging camera
 Canon SX540 HS as a Vlogging camera
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 reasonably wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors (220 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of external microphone port
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 decently wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 does not have mic jack
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Canon SX210 IS vs Canon SX540 HS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Canon SX540 HS
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISCanon PowerShot SX540 HS
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Canon PowerShot SX540 HS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-06-16 2016-01-05
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 DIGIC 6
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.4-6.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 0cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 5.9 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 3.50 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) Auto, on, off, slow synchro
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 220 gr (0.49 lb) 442 gr (0.97 lb)
Physical 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 All around 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 photos
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/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $226 $399