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Canon SX540 HS vs Nikon B500

Portability
69 Imaging
46 Features
44 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX540 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix B500 front
Portability
68 Imaging
41 Features
50 Overall
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Canon SX540 HS vs Nikon B500 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
  • Revealed January 2016
Nikon B500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-900mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 541g - 114 x 78 x 95mm
  • Released February 2016
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Canon SX540 HS vs Nikon B500 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Canon SX540 HS and Nikon B500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and B500 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX540 HS was released around the same time to the B500 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX540 HS matches up vs the B500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX540 HS over the Nikon B500

		

		

			
 SX540 HS B500 
Focus manually  Dial exact focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the Canon SX540 HS

		

		

			
 B500 SX540 HS 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k461kClearer display (+460k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX540 HS and Nikon B500

		

		

			
 SX540 HS B500 
ReleasedJanuary 2016February 2016Same generation
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch display  Neither has Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX540 HS vs Nikon B500 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're planning to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX540 HS has exterior measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Nikon B500 has measurements of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX540 HS and Nikon B500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SX540 HS compared to the B500.
Canon SX540 HS vs Nikon B500 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX540 HS and B500 is 69 and 68 respectively.
Canon SX540 HS vs Nikon B500 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX540 HS vs Nikon B500 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing technical specs. The visual here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX540 HS and B500.
As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX540 HS to render extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively.
	
			Canon SX540 HS vs Nikon B500 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX540 HS vs Nikon B500 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX540 HS vs Nikon B500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX540 HS Portrait photography features
Nikon B500 Portrait photography features
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 has manual focus
 good MP (20 megapixels)
 supports face detection focusing
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
37
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 includes face detect focusing
 no manual focus
 no external flash support
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison
 Canon SX540 HS as a Street photography camera
 Nikon B500 as a Street photography camera
48
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
52
 screen tilts up and down
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 more heavy than competitors in class (541g)
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX540 HS Sports photography information
Nikon B500 Sports photography information
44
 long zoom range (24-1200mm  50.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (20 megapixels)
 slow continuous shooting (5.9 frames per second)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 not so great battery (205 CIPA)
 no phase detect AF
51
 excellent zoom range (23-900mm  39.1 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16MP)
 includes tracking focus
 great battery power (600 per charge)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX540 HS Travel photography factors
Nikon B500 Travel photography factors
56
 good MP (20 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (24mm)
 great zoom (1200mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 not so great battery (205 per charge)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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 great battery power (600 per charge)
 has bluetooth
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (23mm)
 great reach (900mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 more heavy than competitors in class (541g)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon SX540 HS
Landscape photography with Nikon B500
48
 has manual focus
 decently wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (20MP)
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 not so great battery (205 CIPA)
 no Time Lapse mode
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 fairly wide (23mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 great battery power (600 shots)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX540 HS Vlogging factors
Nikon B500 Vlogging factors
29
 decently wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 no external mic jack
27
 fairly wide (23mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 display is not selfie friendly
 doesn't have microphone support
 more heavy than competitors in class (541 grams)
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Canon SX540 HS vs Nikon B500 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX540 HS and Nikon B500
 Canon PowerShot SX540 HSNikon Coolpix B500
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX540 HS Nikon Coolpix B500
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2016-01-05 2016-02-23
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 -
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 surface 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
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 23-900mm (39.1x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.0-6.5
Macro focusing range 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.9 frames per second 7.4 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 6.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 442 grams (0.97 lbs) 541 grams (1.19 lbs)
Physical dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 114 x 78 x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos 600 photos
Battery style Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NB-6LH 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $399 $300