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Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-S200

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX540 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-S200 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
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Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-S200 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
  • Released January 2016
Casio EX-S200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 132g - 100 x 55 x 18mm
  • Revealed August 2010
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Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-S200 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-S200, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Casio. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and EX-S200 (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX540 HS was launched 5 years after the EX-S200 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-S200 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SX540 HS grades vs the EX-S200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX540 HS over the Casio EX-S200

 SX540 HS EX-S200 
RevealedJanuary 2016August 2010Newer by 67 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S200 over the Canon SX540 HS

 EX-S200 SX540 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX540 HS and Casio EX-S200

 SX540 HS EX-S200 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-S200 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX540 HS enjoys outer measurements 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-S200 has measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-S200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX540 HS and the EX-S200.

Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-S200 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX540 HS and EX-S200 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-S200 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-S200 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over technical specs. The picture underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX540 HS and EX-S200.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon SX540 HS to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SX540 HS provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-S200 sensor size comparison

Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-S200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-S200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX540 HS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-S200
47
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
35
you can focus manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX540 HS
Street photography with Casio EX-S200
48
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX540 HS
Sports photography with Casio EX-S200
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excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
max frames per second low (5.9 frames per second)
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (205 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX540 HS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-S200 as a Travel photography camera
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good megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
no Timelapse mode
bad battery (205 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Landscape photography info
Casio EX-S200 Landscape photography info
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you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery (205 shots)
no Timelapse mode
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you can focus manually
quite wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX540 HS
Vlogging with Casio EX-S200
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quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no external microphone socket
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quite wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic socket
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Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-S200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX540 HS and Casio EX-S200
 Canon PowerShot SX540 HSCasio Exilim EX-S200
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX540 HS Casio Exilim EX-S200
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2016-01-05 2010-08-03
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 Exilim Engine 5.0
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 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
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 50
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focus range 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.9fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
External flash
AEB
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 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 442g (0.97 lbs) 132g (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 100 x 55 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH NP-120
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $399 $0