Canon SX40 HS vs Canon SX540 HS

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Canon SX40 HS versus Canon SX540 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are built by Canon. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the SX40 HS (12MP) and SX540 HS (20MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX40 HS was unveiled 5 years before the SX540 HS and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX40 HS matches up versus the SX540 HS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS and Canon PowerShot SX540 HS. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX40 HS Gallery and Canon SX540 HS Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX40 HS offers physical measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Canon SX540 HS has dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX40 HS versus Canon SX540 HS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the SX40 HS and the SX540 HS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX40 HS and SX540 HS is 64 and 69 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over specifications. The visual here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX40 HS and SX540 HS.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon SX540 HS to deliver more detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older SX40 HS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.