Canon SX540 HS vs Canon XC10

Following is a extended review of the Canon SX540 HS versus Canon XC10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Canon. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and XC10 (12MP) and the SX540 HS (1/2.3") and XC10 (1") boast totally different sensor size.

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The SX540 HS was manufactured 10 months after the XC10 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Canon XC10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SX540 HS scores versus the XC10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS and Canon XC10. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX540 HS Gallery and Canon XC10 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX540 HS features physical dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Canon XC10 has specifications of 125mm x 102mm x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") along with a weight of 1040 grams (2.29 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX540 HS versus Canon XC10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SX540 HS compared to the XC10.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX540 HS and XC10 is 69 and 54 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through specs. The pic below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX540 HS and XC10.

All in all, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX540 HS due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Canon SX540 HS will show greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The fresher SX540 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.