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Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-Z35

Portability
69
Imaging
46
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX540 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-Z35 Key Specs

Canon SX540 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 442g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
  • Introduced January 2016
Casio EX-Z35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 99 x 57 x 20mm
  • Launched February 2010
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Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-Z35 Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Canon SX540 HS versus Casio EX-Z35, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Casio. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and EX-Z35 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX540 HS was launched 5 years after the EX-Z35 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-Z35 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX540 HS matches up vs the EX-Z35 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX540 HS over the Casio EX-Z35

 SX540 HS EX-Z35 
LaunchedJanuary 2016February 2010More modern by 72 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Canon SX540 HS

 EX-Z35 SX540 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX540 HS and Casio EX-Z35

 SX540 HS EX-Z35 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-Z35 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX540 HS has got outside measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z35 has proportions of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX540 HS compared to the EX-Z35.

Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-Z35 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX540 HS and EX-Z35 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-Z35 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-Z35 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The pic here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX540 HS and EX-Z35.

Clearly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX540 HS to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SX540 HS will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-Z35 sensor size comparison

Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-Z35 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-Z35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Portrait photography factors
Casio EX-Z35 Portrait photography factors
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has manual focus
decent MP (20MP)
features face detection focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Street photography highlights
Casio EX-Z35 Street photography highlights
48
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX540 HS
Sports photography with Casio EX-Z35
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long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
max fps very slow (5.9 fps)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (205 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Travel photography features
Casio EX-Z35 Travel photography features
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decent MP (20MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (205 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Landscape photography details
Casio EX-Z35 Landscape photography details
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has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery life (205 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Vlogging info
Casio EX-Z35 Vlogging info
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pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic jack
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wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
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Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-Z35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX540 HS and Casio EX-Z35
 Canon PowerShot SX540 HSCasio Exilim EX-Z35
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX540 HS Casio Exilim EX-Z35
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2016-01-05 2010-02-21
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 0cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.9 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 3.20 m
Flash settings 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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 442 gr (0.97 pounds) 124 gr (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH NP-82
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
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $399 $99