Canon SX540 HS vs Canon SX620 HS

Here is a extensive assessment of the Canon SX540 HS vs Canon SX620 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are sold by Canon. The sensor resolution of the SX540 HS (20MP) and the SX620 HS (20MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX540 HS was brought out 4 months prior to the SX620 HS so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Canon SX620 HS being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX540 HS scores versus the SX620 HS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS & Canon PowerShot SX620 HS. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX540 HS Gallery & Canon SX620 HS Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX540 HS has outside dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Canon SX620 HS has proportions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SX540 HS compared to the SX620 HS.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX540 HS and SX620 HS is 69 and 93 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The graphic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX540 HS and SX620 HS.

To sum up, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of pictures however you have to take the launch date of the products into consideration.