Canon SX270 HS vs Canon SX540 HS

On this page, we are matching up the Canon SX270 HS versus Canon SX540 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are created by Canon. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the SX270 HS (12MP) and SX540 HS (20MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was brought out 3 years before the SX540 HS and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX270 HS being a Compact camera and the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX270 HS scores versus the SX540 HS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS & Canon PowerShot SX540 HS. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX270 HS Gallery & Canon SX540 HS Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX270 HS provides external measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 233 grams (0.51 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SX270 HS versus the SX540 HS.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX270 HS and SX540 HS is 91 and 69 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX270 HS and SX540 HS.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX540 HS to show extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The older SX270 HS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.