Canon SX540 HS vs Olympus SH-1

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Canon SX540 HS and Olympus SH-1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and SH-1 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX540 HS was launched 22 months later than the SH-1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SH-1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SX540 HS matches up versus the SH-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS & Olympus Stylus SH-1. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX540 HS Gallery & Olympus SH-1 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX540 HS has got outside 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 SH-1 has specifications of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SX540 HS versus the SH-1.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX540 HS and SH-1 is 69 and 88 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The visual underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX540 HS and SH-1.

As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon SX540 HS to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent SX540 HS will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.