Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX540 HS

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX410 IS & Canon PowerShot SX540 HS. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX410 IS Gallery & Canon SX540 HS Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.