Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-Z2000
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Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-Z2000 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)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 152g - 99 x 58 x 17mm
- Released January 2010

Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-Z2000 Overview
The following is a extensive analysis of the Canon SX540 HS versus Casio EX-Z2000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Casio. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and EX-Z2000 (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX540 HS was brought out 6 years after the EX-Z2000 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology 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-Z2000 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX540 HS grades vs the EX-Z2000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-Z2000 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS & Casio Exilim EX-Z2000. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX540 HS Gallery & Casio EX-Z2000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX540 HS over the Casio EX-Z2000
SX540 HS | EX-Z2000 | |||
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Released | January 2016 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 73 months |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Canon SX540 HS
EX-Z2000 | SX540 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX540 HS and Casio EX-Z2000
SX540 HS | EX-Z2000 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 461k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-Z2000 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX540 HS features external measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z2000 has specifications of 99mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX540 HS versus Casio EX-Z2000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SX540 HS against the EX-Z2000.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX540 HS and EX-Z2000 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-Z2000 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The pic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX540 HS and EX-Z2000.
As you can tell, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon SX540 HS to resolve more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger SX540 HS should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-Z2000 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-Z2000 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Casio |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2016-01-05 | 2010-01-06 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.4-6.5 | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 0cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 461k dot | 461k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.9 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) | - |
Flash options | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 442 gr (0.97 lbs) | 152 gr (0.34 lbs) |
Dimensions | 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 99 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 images | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | NP-110 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $399 | $0 |