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Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-H15

Portability
69
Imaging
45
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX540 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-H15 Key Specs

Canon SX540 HS
(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
Casio EX-H15
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 161g - 101 x 60 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-H15 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Canon SX540 HS versus Casio EX-H15, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Casio. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and EX-H15 (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX540 HS was revealed 6 years after the EX-H15 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-H15 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SX540 HS matches up vs the EX-H15 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX540 HS over the Casio EX-H15

 SX540 HS EX-H15 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016January 2010Newer by 73 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Canon SX540 HS

 EX-H15 SX540 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX540 HS and Casio EX-H15

 SX540 HS EX-H15 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution461k461kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-H15 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX540 HS features outside dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-H15 has measurements of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX540 HS versus Casio EX-H15 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SX540 HS compared to the EX-H15.

Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-H15 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX540 HS and EX-H15 is 69 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-H15 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-H15 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX540 HS and EX-H15.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon SX540 HS to provide greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern SX540 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-H15 sensor size comparison

Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-H15 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-H15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Portrait photography info
Casio EX-H15 Portrait photography info
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has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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has manual focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Street photography features
Casio EX-H15 Street photography features
47
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Sports photography advice
Casio EX-H15 Sports photography advice
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great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
slow fps (5.9 fps)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (205 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Travel photography info
Casio EX-H15 Travel photography info
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megapixel count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low battery (205 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Landscape photography factors
Casio EX-H15 Landscape photography factors
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has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery (205 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
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has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Vlogging advice
Casio EX-H15 Vlogging advice
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reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
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rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic jack
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Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-H15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX540 HS and Casio EX-H15
 Canon PowerShot SX540 HSCasio Exilim EX-H15
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX540 HS Casio Exilim EX-H15
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2016-01-05 2010-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.2-5.7
Macro focus range 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.9 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 × 720 (30 fps) , 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 442 grams (0.97 pounds) 161 grams (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH NP-90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $399 $300