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Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-FC150

Portability
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Imaging
45
Features
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Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX540 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
20
Overall
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Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-FC150 Key Specs

Canon SX540 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 442g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
  • Launched January 2016
Casio EX-FC150
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-185mm (F3.6-4.5) lens
  • 173g - 99 x 58 x 28mm
  • Released November 2009
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Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-FC150 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-FC150, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Casio. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and EX-FC150 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX540 HS was brought out 6 years after the EX-FC150 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-FC150 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SX540 HS grades vs the EX-FC150 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX540 HS over the Casio EX-FC150

 SX540 HS EX-FC150 
ReleasedJanuary 2016November 2009Newer by 75 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Canon SX540 HS

 EX-FC150 SX540 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX540 HS and Casio EX-FC150

 SX540 HS EX-FC150 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-FC150 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX540 HS provides physical measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-FC150 has specifications of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-FC150 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX540 HS compared to the EX-FC150.

Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-FC150 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX540 HS and EX-FC150 is 69 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-FC150 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-FC150 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX540 HS and EX-FC150.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX540 HS to show more detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger SX540 HS should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-FC150 sensor size comparison

Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-FC150 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-FC150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Portrait photography details
Casio EX-FC150 Portrait photography details
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manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
25
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Street photography information
Casio EX-FC150 Street photography information
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Sports photography information
Casio EX-FC150 Sports photography information
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amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (5.9 fps)
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (205 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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high max frames per second (40.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Travel photography highlights
Casio EX-FC150 Travel photography highlights
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good MP (20MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
bad battery power (205 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX540 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-FC150 as a Landscape photography camera
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manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery power (205 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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focusing manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Vlogging details
Casio EX-FC150 Vlogging details
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decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
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Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-FC150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX540 HS and Casio EX-FC150
 Canon PowerShot SX540 HSCasio Exilim EX-FC150
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX540 HS Casio Exilim EX-FC150
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2016-01-05 2009-11-16
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 37-185mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.6-4.5
Macro focus range 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.9 frames per sec 40.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 2.60 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps), 448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 442 grams (0.97 lb) 173 grams (0.38 lb)
Dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 205 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH NP-40
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $399 $350