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Canon SX540 HS vs Nikon A1000

Portability
69
Imaging
46
Features
44
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot SX540 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
Portability
86
Imaging
43
Features
64
Overall
51

Canon SX540 HS vs Nikon A1000 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
  • Introduced January 2016
Nikon A1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 330g - 114 x 72 x 41mm
  • Introduced January 2019
  • Previous Model is Nikon A900
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Canon SX540 HS vs Nikon A1000 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX540 HS versus Nikon A1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and A1000 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX540 HS was announced 4 years earlier than the A1000 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon A1000 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the SX540 HS grades versus the A1000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX540 HS over the Nikon A1000

 SX540 HS A1000 

Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Canon SX540 HS

 A1000 SX540 HS 
IntroducedJanuary 2019January 2016Newer by 36 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k461kSharper screen (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX540 HS and Nikon A1000

 SX540 HS A1000 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size

Canon SX540 HS vs Nikon A1000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX540 HS enjoys exterior dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Nikon A1000 has dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX540 HS versus Nikon A1000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX540 HS vs the A1000.

Canon SX540 HS vs Nikon A1000 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX540 HS and A1000 is 69 and 86 respectively.

Canon SX540 HS vs Nikon A1000 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX540 HS vs Nikon A1000 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specs. The image below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX540 HS and A1000.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon SX540 HS to provide you with greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX540 HS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX540 HS vs Nikon A1000 sensor size comparison

Canon SX540 HS vs Nikon A1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX540 HS vs Nikon A1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Portrait photography features
Nikon A1000 Portrait photography features
47
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20MP)
includes face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
52
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Street photography info
Nikon A1000 Street photography info
48
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
75
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
boasts touch focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Sports photography features
Nikon A1000 Sports photography features
44
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (5.9 frames/s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (205 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
50
great zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (250 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Travel photography info
Nikon A1000 Travel photography info
56
MP count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery (205 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
73
boasts touch focus
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (840mm)
low battery pack (250 per charge)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Landscape photography information
Nikon A1000 Landscape photography information
48
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery (205 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
55
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (250 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX540 HS
Vlogging with Nikon A1000
29
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
73
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
lack of external mic jack
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Canon SX540 HS vs Nikon A1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX540 HS and Nikon A1000
 Canon PowerShot SX540 HSNikon Coolpix A1000
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX540 HS Nikon Coolpix A1000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2016-01-05 2019-01-18
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-840mm (35.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.4-6.9
Macro focusing range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.9 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 6.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None No
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 442g (0.97 pounds) 330g (0.73 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6")
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 images 250 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $399 $477