Canon SX540 HS vs Nikon AW120

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon SX540 HS and Nikon AW120, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and AW120 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX540 HS was announced 24 months later than the AW120 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon AW120 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SX540 HS scores versus the AW120 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS & Nikon Coolpix AW120. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX540 HS Gallery & Nikon AW120 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX540 HS comes with outside dimensions 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 Nikon AW120 has dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX540 HS and Nikon AW120 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SX540 HS against the AW120.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX540 HS and AW120 is 69 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX540 HS and AW120.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon SX540 HS to give more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer SX540 HS should have an advantage in sensor innovation.