Canon SX540 HS vs Nikon S6400

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon SX540 HS versus Nikon S6400, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and S6400 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX540 HS was introduced 3 years later than the S6400 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S6400 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SX540 HS scores against the S6400 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS and Nikon Coolpix S6400. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX540 HS Gallery and Nikon S6400 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX540 HS has got outside measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Nikon S6400 has sizing of 95mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX540 HS versus Nikon S6400 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SX540 HS vs the S6400.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX540 HS and S6400 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX540 HS and S6400.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX540 HS to render extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher SX540 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.