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Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-ZR800

Portability
69 Imaging
46 Features
44 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX540 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
Portability
91 Imaging
40 Features
55 Overall
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Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-ZR800 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
  • Launched January 2016
Casio EX-ZR800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Revealed August 2013
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Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-ZR800, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Casio. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and EX-ZR800 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX540 HS was revealed 2 years after the EX-ZR800 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-ZR800 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX540 HS matches up vs the EX-ZR800 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX540 HS over the Casio EX-ZR800

					

					

						
 SX540 HS EX-ZR800 
RevealedJanuary 2016August 2013More modern by 30 months
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Canon SX540 HS

					

					

						
 EX-ZR800 SX540 HS 
Screen resolution922k461kCrisper screen (+461k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Canon SX540 HS and Casio EX-ZR800

					

					

						
 SX540 HS EX-ZR800 
Manually focus  Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither comes with Touch screen
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX540 HS comes with outer measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Casio EX-ZR800 has sizing of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-ZR800 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SX540 HS compared to the EX-ZR800.
Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-ZR800 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX540 HS and EX-ZR800 is 69 and 91 respectively.
Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-ZR800 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Typically, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through technical specs. The pic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX540 HS and EX-ZR800.
As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Canon SX540 HS to produce more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer SX540 HS provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

						Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-ZR800 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
 Canon SX540 HS as a Portrait photography camera
 Casio EX-ZR800 as a Portrait photography camera
47
 manual focus
 MP count decent (20 megapixels)
 features face detection focus
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
44
 you can focus manually
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 comes with face detect focusing
 can't use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon SX540 HS
Street photography with Casio EX-ZR800
48
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
61
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than average (222 grams)
 screen is fixed
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon SX540 HS
Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR800
44
 excellent zoom range (24-1200mm  50.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (20 megapixels)
 max frames per second low (5.9 fps)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 not so great battery pack (205 shots)
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
51
 great zoom range (25-450mm  18.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 comes with tracking focus
 great battery pack (470 shots)
 max fps low (3.0 fps)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
 Canon SX540 HS as a Travel photography camera
 Casio EX-ZR800 as a Travel photography camera
56
 MP count decent (20 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (24mm)
 great zoom (1200mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 not so great battery pack (205 CIPA)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
74
 great battery pack (470 per charge)
 lighter than average (222 grams)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 great reach (450mm)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon SX540 HS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR800
48
 manual focus
 pretty wide (24mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (20 megapixels)
 cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 not so great battery pack (205 per charge)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
55
 you can focus manually
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 great battery pack (470 shots)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX540 HS Vlogging information
Casio EX-ZR800 Vlogging information
29
 pretty wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 doesn't have external mic socket
34
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detect focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than average (222g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 lack of microphone socket
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Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX540 HS and Casio EX-ZR800
 Canon PowerShot SX540 HSCasio Exilim EX-ZR800
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX540 HS Casio Exilim EX-ZR800
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2016-01-05 2013-08-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 EXILIM Engine HS 3
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Screen tech - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.9 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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 (30,20,15 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 format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
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 sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 442 grams (0.97 lbs) 222 grams (0.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 pictures 470 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $399 $429