Canon SX540 HS vs Olympus 1s
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Canon SX540 HS vs Olympus 1s Key Specs
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- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
- 442g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
- Launched January 2016
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
- 402g - 116 x 87 x 57mm
- Introduced April 2015
- Old Model is Olympus 1

Canon SX540 HS vs Olympus 1s Overview
Here, we will be contrasting the Canon SX540 HS versus Olympus 1s, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and 1s (12MP) and the SX540 HS (1/2.3") and 1s (1/1.7") offer different sensor size.

The SX540 HS was revealed 9 months after the 1s which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX540 HS grades against the 1s in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX540 HS vs Olympus 1s Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS & Olympus Stylus 1s. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX540 HS Gallery & Olympus 1s Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX540 HS over the Olympus 1s
SX540 HS | 1s | |||
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Introduced | January 2016 | ![]() | April 2015 | More modern by 9 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus 1s over the Canon SX540 HS
1s | SX540 HS | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 461k | Sharper screen (+579k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX540 HS and Olympus 1s
SX540 HS | 1s | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen |
Canon SX540 HS vs Olympus 1s Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX540 HS features physical measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Olympus 1s has dimensions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX540 HS versus Olympus 1s in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SX540 HS compared to the 1s.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX540 HS and 1s is 69 and 79 respectively.

Canon SX540 HS vs Olympus 1s Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over a spec sheet. The image here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX540 HS and 1s.
As you can see, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX540 HS with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Canon SX540 HS will offer you more detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX540 HS provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

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Canon SX540 HS vs Olympus 1s Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | Olympus Stylus 1s | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | Olympus Stylus 1s |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2016-01-05 | 2015-04-13 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 6 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 35 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.4-6.5 | f/2.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 0cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.9fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) | 10.30 m (at ISO 1600) |
Flash modes | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 442g (0.97 lb) | 402g (0.89 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 205 pictures | 450 pictures |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | BLS-50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $399 | $699 |