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Canon SX540 HS vs Nikon S9100

Portability
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Imaging
45
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX540 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
41
Overall
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Canon SX540 HS vs Nikon S9100 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 S9100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
  • Released July 2011
  • Updated by Nikon S9300
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Canon SX540 HS vs Nikon S9100 Overview

The following is a extensive assessment of the Canon SX540 HS vs Nikon S9100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and S9100 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX540 HS was announced 4 years after the S9100 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9100 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SX540 HS matches up vs the S9100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX540 HS over the Nikon S9100

 SX540 HS S9100 
ReleasedJanuary 2016July 2011Newer by 55 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Canon SX540 HS

 S9100 SX540 HS 
Display resolution921k461kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX540 HS and Nikon S9100

 SX540 HS S9100 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon SX540 HS vs Nikon S9100 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX540 HS features physical 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 S9100 has sizing of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SX540 HS versus the S9100.

Canon SX540 HS vs Nikon S9100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX540 HS and S9100 is 69 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX540 HS vs Nikon S9100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX540 HS vs Nikon S9100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX540 HS and S9100.

Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX540 HS to result in greater detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger SX540 HS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX540 HS vs Nikon S9100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX540 HS vs Nikon S9100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX540 HS vs Nikon S9100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX540 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S9100 as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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has manual focus
supports face detect autofocus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Street photography information
Nikon S9100 Street photography information
47
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (214 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX540 HS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S9100 as a Sports photography camera
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great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
max frames per second low (5.9 frames per second)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (205 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
36
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery pack (270 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX540 HS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S9100 as a Travel photography camera
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megapixel count good (20MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
no Time Lapse function
bad battery (205 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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lighter than competition in class (214 grams)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
missing Timelapse function
low battery pack (270 per charge)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX540 HS
Landscape photography with Nikon S9100
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manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery (205 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
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has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery pack (270 shots)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX540 HS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S9100 as a Vlogging camera
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quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic support
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fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (214g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
missing microphone jack
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Canon SX540 HS vs Nikon S9100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX540 HS and Nikon S9100
 Canon PowerShot SX540 HSNikon Coolpix S9100
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX540 HS Nikon Coolpix S9100
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2016-01-05 2011-07-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 Expeed C2
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 160
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 0cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 461k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.9fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 442 gr (0.97 lb) 214 gr (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 270 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $399 $329