Canon SX540 HS vs Nikon Z7

Following is a detailed assessment of the Canon SX540 HS and Nikon Z7, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and Z7 (46MP) and the SX540 HS (1/2.3") and Z7 (Full frame) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The SX540 HS was unveiled 3 years earlier than the Z7 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SX540 HS matches up vs the Z7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS and Nikon Z7. The full galleries are available at Canon SX540 HS Gallery and Nikon Z7 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX540 HS offers 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) while the Nikon Z7 has measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX540 HS and Nikon Z7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SX540 HS against the Z7.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX540 HS and Z7 is 69 and 62 respectively.

Often, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The image below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX540 HS and Z7.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX540 HS with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Nikon Z7 will render greater detail having an extra 26MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged SX540 HS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.