Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-100

Its time to look much closer at the Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Casio. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and EX-100 (12MP) and the SX540 HS (1/2.3") and EX-100 (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX540 HS was revealed 24 months later than the EX-100 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-100 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SX540 HS grades against the EX-100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS and Casio Exilim EX-100. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX540 HS Gallery and Casio EX-100 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX540 HS features exterior dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Casio EX-100 has dimensions of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") and a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SX540 HS against the EX-100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX540 HS and EX-100 is 69 and 83 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The graphic below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX540 HS and EX-100.

Plainly, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX540 HS having a smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Canon SX540 HS will provide greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent SX540 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.