Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-S7
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Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-S7 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-S7 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS & Casio Exilim EX-S7. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX540 HS Gallery & Casio EX-S7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX540 HS over the Casio EX-S7
SX540 HS | EX-S7 | |||
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Launched | January 2016 | ![]() | February 2010 | Fresher by 72 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Canon SX540 HS
EX-S7 | SX540 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX540 HS and Casio EX-S7
SX540 HS | EX-S7 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Look at the Canon SX540 HS versus Casio EX-S7 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-S7 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | Casio Exilim EX-S7 | |
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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 |