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Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-Z2000

Portability
69
Imaging
46
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX540 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-Z2000 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-Z2000
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX540 HS over the Casio EX-Z2000

 SX540 HS EX-Z2000 
ReleasedJanuary 2016January 2010Newer by 73 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Canon SX540 HS

 EX-Z2000 SX540 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX540 HS and Casio EX-Z2000

 SX540 HS EX-Z2000 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution461k461kEqual 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).

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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.

Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-Z2000 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-Z2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-Z2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX540 HS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z2000
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manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
35
manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX540 HS
Street photography with Casio EX-Z2000
48
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than average (152g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX540 HS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-Z2000 as a Sports photography camera
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great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (5.9 frames per second)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (205 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Travel photography info
Casio EX-Z2000 Travel photography info
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decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (205 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (152 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX540 HS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z2000
48
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery pack (205 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
47
manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX540 HS
Vlogging with Casio EX-Z2000
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pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic socket
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quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic port
heavier than average (152g)
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Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-Z2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX540 HS and Casio EX-Z2000
 Canon PowerShot SX540 HSCasio Exilim EX-Z2000
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