Canon SX540 HS vs Olympus 1

Its time to look more in depth at the Canon SX540 HS and Olympus 1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and 1 (12MP) and the SX540 HS (1/2.3") and 1 (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX540 HS was launched 2 years after the 1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SX540 HS scores vs the 1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS and Olympus Stylus 1. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX540 HS Gallery and Olympus 1 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX540 HS comes with outside measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Olympus 1 has specifications of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Check the Canon SX540 HS and Olympus 1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX540 HS compared to the 1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX540 HS and 1 is 69 and 79 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching technical specs. The picture underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX540 HS and 1.

As you have seen, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX540 HS due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Canon SX540 HS will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger SX540 HS will have an edge in sensor innovation.