Canon SX540 HS vs Canon SX220 HS
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![Canon PowerShot SX540 HS front Canon PowerShot SX540 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX540-HS/Canon-SX540-HS-front.jpg)
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Canon SX540 HS vs Canon SX220 HS Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2016
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- n/ag - 106 x 59 x 33mm
- Revealed February 2011
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Canon SX540 HS vs Canon SX220 HS Overview
Lets look a little more closely at the Canon SX540 HS versus Canon SX220 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are created by Canon. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and SX220 HS (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The SX540 HS was revealed 4 years after the SX220 HS which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Canon SX220 HS being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SX540 HS matches up versus the SX220 HS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Canon SX540 HS vs Canon SX220 HS Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS & Canon SX220 HS. The full galleries are available at Canon SX540 HS Gallery & Canon SX220 HS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX540 HS over the Canon SX220 HS
SX540 HS | SX220 HS | |||
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Revealed | January 2016 | ![]() | February 2011 | Newer by 60 months |
Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the Canon SX540 HS
SX220 HS | SX540 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX540 HS and Canon SX220 HS
SX540 HS | SX220 HS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 461k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly display |
Canon SX540 HS vs Canon SX220 HS Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX540 HS comes with outer measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Canon SX220 HS has specifications of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX540 HS versus Canon SX220 HS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the SX540 HS versus the SX220 HS.
![Canon SX540 HS vs Canon SX220 HS size comparison Canon SX540 HS vs Canon SX220 HS size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX540-HS-vs-Canon-SX220-HS-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX540 HS and SX220 HS is 69 and 96 respectively.
![Canon SX540 HS vs Canon SX220 HS top view buttons comparison Canon SX540 HS vs Canon SX220 HS top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX540-HS-vs-Canon-SX220-HS-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX540 HS vs Canon SX220 HS Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX540 HS and SX220 HS.
As you can see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX540 HS to give you greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent SX540 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.
![Canon SX540 HS vs Canon SX220 HS sensor size comparison Canon SX540 HS vs Canon SX220 HS sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX540-HS-vs-Canon-SX220-HS-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX540 HS vs Canon SX220 HS Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX540 HS vs Canon SX220 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX540 HS vs Canon SX220 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX540-HS-vs-Canon-SX220-HS-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Canon SX540 HS vs Canon SX220 HS Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | Canon SX220 HS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | Canon SX220 HS |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2016-01-05 | 2011-02-07 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 6 | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
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 | 5184 x 3888 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
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) | 28-392mm (14.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.4-6.5 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 0cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | PureColor II TG TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/3200s |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.9fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/2000s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30,120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
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 pounds) | - |
Dimensions | 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 106 x 59 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
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 | 205 photos | 210 photos |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | NB-5L |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/ MMCplus/HC MMCplus |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $399 | $399 |