Canon SX540 HS vs Nikon S9900

Lets look closer at the Canon SX540 HS versus Nikon S9900, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and S9900 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX540 HS was manufactured 11 months later than the S9900 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9900 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SX540 HS scores versus the S9900 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS and Nikon Coolpix S9900. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX540 HS Gallery and Nikon S9900 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX540 HS has external measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Nikon S9900 has sizing of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the SX540 HS and the S9900.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX540 HS and S9900 is 69 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to see the difference in sensor measurements only by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX540 HS and S9900.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX540 HS to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher SX540 HS will have an edge in sensor tech.