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Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-S7

Portability
69
Imaging
46
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX540 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-S7 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
  • Announced January 2016
Casio EX-S7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 57 x 20mm
  • Launched February 2010
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Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-S7 Overview

Here is a extensive comparison of the Canon SX540 HS versus Casio EX-S7, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Casio. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and EX-S7 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX540 HS was launched 5 years later than the EX-S7 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-S7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SX540 HS matches up vs the EX-S7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX540 HS over the Casio EX-S7

 SX540 HS EX-S7 
LaunchedJanuary 2016February 2010Fresher by 72 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Canon SX540 HS

 EX-S7 SX540 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX540 HS and Casio EX-S7

 SX540 HS EX-S7 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-S7 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX540 HS provides outer measurements 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-S7 has specifications of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SX540 HS versus the EX-S7.

Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-S7 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX540 HS and EX-S7 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-S7 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-S7 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX540 HS and EX-S7.

All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SX540 HS to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SX540 HS should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-S7 sensor size comparison

Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-S7 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-S7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX540 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-S7 as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
27
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Street photography info
Casio EX-S7 Street photography info
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Sports photography information
Casio EX-S7 Sports photography information
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amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (5.9 frames/s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (205 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX540 HS
Travel photography with Casio EX-S7
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megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (205 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Landscape photography factors
Casio EX-S7 Landscape photography factors
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manual focus
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery life (205 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
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you can focus manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX540 HS
Vlogging with Casio EX-S7
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really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic support
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
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Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-S7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX540 HS and Casio EX-S7
 Canon PowerShot SX540 HSCasio Exilim EX-S7
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX540 HS Casio Exilim EX-S7
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2016-01-05 2010-02-21
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 Exilim Engine 5.0
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 0cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.9 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 3.20 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 442 gr (0.97 lbs) 121 gr (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH NP-80
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $399 $140