Canon SX540 HS vs Canon SX610 HS

In this write-up, we are looking at the Canon SX540 HS vs Canon SX610 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both created by Canon. The sensor resolution of the SX540 HS (20MP) and the SX610 HS (20MP) is very well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX540 HS was introduced 13 months after the SX610 HS making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Canon SX610 HS being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX540 HS scores vs the SX610 HS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS & Canon PowerShot SX610 HS. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX540 HS Gallery & Canon SX610 HS Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX540 HS offers physical measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Canon SX610 HS has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX540 HS vs Canon SX610 HS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SX540 HS compared to the SX610 HS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX540 HS and SX610 HS is 69 and 93 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The picture underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX540 HS and SX610 HS.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of files but you should take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent SX540 HS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.