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Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX540 HS

Portability
80
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX540 HS front
Portability
69
Imaging
46
Features
44
Overall
45

Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX540 HS Key Specs

Canon SX410 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
  • Introduced February 2015
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
Photography Glossary

Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX540 HS Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX540 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are offered by Canon. The sensor resolution of the SX410 IS (20MP) and the SX540 HS (20MP) is very close and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX410 IS was launched 11 months before the SX540 HS and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX410 IS being a Compact camera and the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the SX410 IS grades vs the SX540 HS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Canon SX540 HS

 SX410 IS SX540 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX540 HS over the Canon SX410 IS

 SX540 HS SX410 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2016February 2015Fresher by 11 months
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Canon SX540 HS

 SX410 IS SX540 HS 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX540 HS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX410 IS enjoys external measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Canon SX540 HS has dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX540 HS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the SX410 IS compared to the SX540 HS.

Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX540 HS size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX410 IS and SX540 HS is 80 and 69 respectively.

Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX540 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX540 HS Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing specifications. The visual here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX410 IS and SX540 HS.

Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you really should take the launch date of the cameras into account. The older SX410 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX540 HS sensor size comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX540 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX540 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Portrait photography factors
Canon SX540 HS Portrait photography factors
47
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
offers face detect focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
47
you can focus manually
decent MP (20 megapixels)
has face detect focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Street photography info
Canon SX540 HS Street photography info
52
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
48
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Sports photography info
Canon SX540 HS Sports photography info
41
amazing zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (0.5 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (185 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
max frames per second low (5.9 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (205 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Travel photography information
Canon SX540 HS Travel photography information
61
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (960mm)
no Timelapse function
not so great battery (185 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
56
decent MP (20MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery (205 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Landscape photography advice
Canon SX540 HS Landscape photography advice
48
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery (185 shots)
no Timelapse function
48
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery (205 shots)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Vlogging camera
Canon SX540 HS as a Vlogging camera
29
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
29
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone port
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Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX540 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX410 IS and Canon SX540 HS
 Canon PowerShot SX410 ISCanon PowerShot SX540 HS
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX410 IS Canon PowerShot SX540 HS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-02-06 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.4-6.5
Macro focusing distance 0cm 0cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 0.5 frames/s 5.9 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, on, off, slow synchro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 325 grams (0.72 lb) 442 grams (0.97 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 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 185 images 205 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11LH NB-6LH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $199 $399