Canon SX540 HS vs Canon SX730 HS

Lets look more closely at the Canon SX540 HS versus Canon SX730 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are produced by Canon. The resolution of the SX540 HS (20MP) and the SX730 HS (20.3MP) is very well matched and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX540 HS was announced 15 months earlier than the SX730 HS making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Canon SX730 HS being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SX540 HS grades vs the SX730 HS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS and Canon PowerShot SX730 HS. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX540 HS Gallery and Canon SX730 HS Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX540 HS offers external dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Canon SX730 HS has specifications of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX540 HS versus Canon SX730 HS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SX540 HS vs the SX730 HS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX540 HS and SX730 HS is 69 and 88 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX540 HS and SX730 HS.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX730 HS to give you extra detail with its extra 0.3MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged SX540 HS is going to be behind in sensor technology.