Canon SX530 HS vs Canon SX540 HS
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Canon SX530 HS vs Canon SX540 HS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
- 442g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
- Released January 2015
- Superseded the Canon SX520 HS
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
- 442g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
- Revealed January 2016
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Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX530 HS vs Canon SX540 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are built by Canon. The resolution of the SX530 HS (16MP) and the SX540 HS (20MP) is relatively close and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SX530 HS was brought out 12 months prior to the SX540 HS which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX530 HS matches up versus the SX540 HS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Canon SX530 HS over the Canon SX540 HS
| SX530 HS | SX540 HS |
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Reasons to pick Canon SX540 HS over the Canon SX530 HS
| SX540 HS | SX530 HS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2016 |  | January 2015 | Fresher by 12 months |
Common features in the Canon SX530 HS and Canon SX540 HS
| SX530 HS | SX540 HS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
| Screen resolution | 461k |  | 461k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX530 HS vs Canon SX540 HS Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX530 HS features physical measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Canon SX540 HS has dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SX530 HS against the SX540 HS.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX530 HS and SX540 HS is 69 and 69 respectively.
Canon SX530 HS vs Canon SX540 HS Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The photograph below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX530 HS and SX540 HS.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon SX540 HS to result in greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older SX530 HS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
Canon SX530 HS vs Canon SX540 HS Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SX530 HS vs Canon SX540 HS Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX530 HS | Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot SX530 HS | Canon PowerShot SX540 HS |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2015-01-06 | 2016-01-05 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | DIGIC 4+ | DIGIC 6 |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.4-6.5 | f/3.4-6.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 0cm | 0cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 15 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.6fps | 5.9fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.50 m | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
| Flash options | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, on, off, slow synchro |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 442 grams (0.97 lb) | 442 grams (0.97 lb) |
| Dimensions | 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 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 | 210 shots | 205 shots |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NB-6LH | NB-6LH |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $379 | $399 |