Canon SX540 HS vs Nikon S32

Below, we will be reviewing the Canon SX540 HS and Nikon S32, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and S32 (13MP) and the SX540 HS (1/2.3") and S32 (1/3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX540 HS was brought out 24 months later than the S32 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S32 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the SX540 HS scores versus the S32 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS & Nikon Coolpix S32. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX540 HS Gallery & Nikon S32 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX540 HS enjoys external measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Nikon S32 has proportions of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX540 HS and Nikon S32 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX540 HS compared to the S32.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX540 HS and S32 is 69 and 90 respectively.

Typically, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over technical specs. The graphic below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX540 HS and S32.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX540 HS because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Canon SX540 HS will offer greater detail having its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SX540 HS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.