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Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300

Portability
69
Imaging
46
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX540 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 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
  • Released January 2016
Casio EX-ZR300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed May 2012
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Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Canon SX540 HS versus Casio EX-ZR300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Casio. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and EX-ZR300 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX540 HS was unveiled 3 years later than the EX-ZR300 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX540 HS scores versus the EX-ZR300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX540 HS over the Casio EX-ZR300

 SX540 HS EX-ZR300 
RevealedJanuary 2016May 2012Fresher by 45 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Canon SX540 HS

 EX-ZR300 SX540 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX540 HS and Casio EX-ZR300

 SX540 HS EX-ZR300 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Display resolution461k461kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX540 HS provides exterior measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-ZR300 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX540 HS versus Casio EX-ZR300 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SX540 HS compared to the EX-ZR300.

Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX540 HS and EX-ZR300 is 69 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX540 HS and EX-ZR300.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX540 HS to give you extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern SX540 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 sensor size comparison

Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Portrait photography highlights
Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography highlights
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manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
39
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Street photography factors
Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography factors
48
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Sports photography information
Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography information
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great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
low fps (5.9 frames per second)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (205 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
55
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
great battery life (500 per charge)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Travel photography features
Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography features
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megapixel count good (20MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
lack of Timelapse function
terrible battery power (205 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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great battery life (500 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (205g)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Landscape photography features
Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography features
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manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery power (205 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
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you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
great battery life (500 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Vlogging advice
Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging advice
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decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone support
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relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (205g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
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Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX540 HS and Casio EX-ZR300
 Canon PowerShot SX540 HSCasio Exilim EX-ZR300
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX540 HS Casio Exilim EX-ZR300
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2016-01-05 2012-05-22
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.9fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 442 grams (0.97 lb) 205 grams (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 photographs 500 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $399 $329