Clicky

Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-Z550

Portability
69
Imaging
45
Features
44
Overall
44
Canon PowerShot SX540 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-Z550 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
  • Revealed January 2016
Casio EX-Z550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 143g - 99 x 53 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-Z550 Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon SX540 HS and Casio EX-Z550, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Casio. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and EX-Z550 (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

The SX540 HS was manufactured 6 years after the EX-Z550 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SX540 HS scores versus the EX-Z550 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon SX540 HS over the Casio EX-Z550

 SX540 HS EX-Z550 
IntroducedJanuary 2016January 2010Newer by 73 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Canon SX540 HS

 EX-Z550 SX540 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX540 HS and Casio EX-Z550

 SX540 HS EX-Z550 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-Z550 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX540 HS provides outer dimensions 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-Z550 has dimensions of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX540 HS and Casio EX-Z550 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SX540 HS vs the EX-Z550.

Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-Z550 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX540 HS and EX-Z550 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-Z550 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-Z550 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking specs. The image below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX540 HS and EX-Z550.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SX540 HS to give you extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher SX540 HS provides an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-Z550 sensor size comparison

Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-Z550 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-Z550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX540 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-Z550 as a Portrait photography camera
47
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Street Comparison

Canon SX540 HS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-Z550 as a Street photography camera
47
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Sports Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Sports photography info
Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography info
43
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
low fps (5.9 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (205 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Travel Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Travel photography factors
Casio EX-Z550 Travel photography factors
56
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
no Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (205 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
65
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Landscape Comparison

Canon SX540 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-Z550 as a Landscape photography camera
47
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery life (205 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
42
you can focus manually
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX540 HS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-Z550 as a Vlogging camera
29
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone support
29
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-Z550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX540 HS and Casio EX-Z550
 Canon PowerShot SX540 HSCasio Exilim EX-Z550
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX540 HS Casio Exilim EX-Z550
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2016-01-05 2010-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 -
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 20MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.9 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 442 gr (0.97 lbs) 143 gr (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" 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 type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $399 $149