Canon SX540 HS vs Canon SX60 HS

Here, we will be looking at the Canon SX540 HS and Canon SX60 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are manufactured by Canon. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and SX60 HS (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX540 HS was revealed 16 months later than the SX60 HS which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SX540 HS matches up vs the SX60 HS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS and Canon PowerShot SX60 HS. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX540 HS Gallery and Canon SX60 HS Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX540 HS has got outside 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) while the Canon SX60 HS has sizing of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX540 HS compared to the SX60 HS.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX540 HS and SX60 HS is 69 and 61 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The visual here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX540 HS and SX60 HS.

To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon SX540 HS to offer you extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX540 HS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.