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Canon SX540 HS vs Nikon L810

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX540 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L810 front
Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
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Canon SX540 HS vs Nikon L810 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
  • Announced January 2016
Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Newer Model is Nikon L820
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Canon SX540 HS vs Nikon L810 Overview

The following is a extended review of the Canon SX540 HS and Nikon L810, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and L810 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX540 HS was unveiled 3 years after the L810 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L810 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SX540 HS grades against the L810 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX540 HS over the Nikon L810

 SX540 HS L810 
LaunchedJanuary 2016February 2012Newer by 48 months
Manually focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Canon SX540 HS

 L810 SX540 HS 
Display resolution921k461kSharper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX540 HS and Nikon L810

 SX540 HS L810 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon SX540 HS vs Nikon L810 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX540 HS enjoys physical dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Nikon L810 has dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") along with a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SX540 HS versus the L810.

Canon SX540 HS vs Nikon L810 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX540 HS and L810 is 69 and 74 respectively.

Canon SX540 HS vs Nikon L810 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX540 HS vs Nikon L810 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The picture underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX540 HS and L810.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX540 HS to show more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern SX540 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX540 HS vs Nikon L810 sensor size comparison

Canon SX540 HS vs Nikon L810 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX540 HS vs Nikon L810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX540 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L810 as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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megapixel count decent (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Street photography details
Nikon L810 Street photography details
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image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX540 HS
Sports photography with Nikon L810
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great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
continuous shooting slow (5.9 frames per second)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (205 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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long zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.2 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Travel photography info
Nikon L810 Travel photography info
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good resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
no Timelapse function
bad battery pack (205 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (23mm)
long zoom (585mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Landscape photography information
Nikon L810 Landscape photography information
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you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery pack (205 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
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really wide (23mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Vlogging info
Nikon L810 Vlogging info
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relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
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really wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
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Canon SX540 HS vs Nikon L810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX540 HS and Nikon L810
 Canon PowerShot SX540 HSNikon Coolpix L810
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX540 HS Nikon Coolpix L810
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2016-01-05 2012-02-01
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 23-585mm (25.4x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.9 frames per sec 1.2 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 442 gr (0.97 lb) 430 gr (0.95 lb)
Dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 205 images 300 images
Form of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model NB-6LH 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $399 $280