Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300
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Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 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
- Released January 2016
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS and Casio Exilim EX-ZR300. The full galleries are available at Canon SX540 HS Gallery and Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX540 HS over the Casio EX-ZR300
SX540 HS | EX-ZR300 | |||
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Revealed | January 2016 | ![]() | May 2012 | Fresher by 45 months |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Canon SX540 HS
EX-ZR300 | SX540 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX540 HS and Casio EX-ZR300
SX540 HS | EX-ZR300 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurements |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 461k | Exact 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | |
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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 |