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Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-H20G

Portability
69
Imaging
46
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX540 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-H20G 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
  • Introduced January 2016
Casio EX-H20G
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 216g - 103 x 68 x 29mm
  • Revealed September 2010
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Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-H20G Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Canon SX540 HS versus Casio EX-H20G, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Casio. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and EX-H20G (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX540 HS was released 5 years after the EX-H20G which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-H20G being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX540 HS matches up vs the EX-H20G when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX540 HS over the Casio EX-H20G

 SX540 HS EX-H20G 
RevealedJanuary 2016September 2010Newer by 65 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Canon SX540 HS

 EX-H20G SX540 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX540 HS and Casio EX-H20G

 SX540 HS EX-H20G 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution461k461kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-H20G Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX540 HS has exterior dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-H20G has proportions of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SX540 HS compared to the EX-H20G.

Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-H20G size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX540 HS and EX-H20G is 69 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-H20G top view buttons comparison

Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-H20G Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The image here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX540 HS and EX-H20G.

As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX540 HS to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern SX540 HS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-H20G sensor size comparison

Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-H20G Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-H20G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX540 HS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-H20G
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has manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
provides face detection focus
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
has manual focus
good MP (14MP)
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Street photography info
Casio EX-H20G Street photography info
48
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than others in class (216 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Sports photography information
Casio EX-H20G Sports photography information
44
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
low fps (5.9 fps)
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (205 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Travel photography info
Casio EX-H20G Travel photography info
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resolution is good (20MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (205 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
60
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (216g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX540 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-H20G as a Landscape photography camera
48
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery power (205 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
46
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX540 HS
Vlogging with Casio EX-H20G
29
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of external mic support
27
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than others in class (216 grams)
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Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-H20G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX540 HS and Casio EX-H20G
 Canon PowerShot SX540 HSCasio Exilim EX-H20G
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX540 HS Casio Exilim EX-H20G
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2016-01-05 2010-09-20
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.2-5.7
Macro focusing range 0cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.9 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 442g (0.97 lb) 216g (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1")
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 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH NP-90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $399 $300