Canon SX540 HS vs Olympus SH-2
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Canon SX540 HS vs Olympus SH-2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 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
- Revealed January 2016
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
- Revealed March 2015
- Previous Model is Olympus SH-1
- Later Model is Olympus SH-3
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Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon SX540 HS versus Olympus SH-2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and SH-2 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe SX540 HS was introduced 10 months after the SH-2 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SH-2 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SX540 HS scores versus the SH-2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS & Olympus Stylus SH-2. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX540 HS Gallery & Olympus SH-2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX540 HS over the Olympus SH-2
| SX540 HS | SH-2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2016 |  | March 2015 | Newer by 10 months |
| Focus manually |  | More precise focus | ||
| Screen resolution | 461k |  | 460k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Canon SX540 HS
| SH-2 | SX540 HS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX540 HS and Olympus SH-2
| SX540 HS | SH-2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen size |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen |
Canon SX540 HS vs Olympus SH-2 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX540 HS features exterior dimensions 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-2 has measurements 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 dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX540 HS compared to the SH-2.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX540 HS and SH-2 is 69 and 88 respectively.
Canon SX540 HS vs Olympus SH-2 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX540 HS and SH-2.
As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX540 HS to give you more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more recent SX540 HS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Canon SX540 HS vs Olympus SH-2 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | Olympus Stylus SH-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Olympus |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | Olympus Stylus SH-2 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2016-01-05 | 2015-03-11 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | DIGIC 6 | TruePic VII |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.4-6.5 | f/3.0-6.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 0cm | 3cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 461k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 5.9 frames/s | 11.5 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) | 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) |
| Flash modes | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure 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 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 442 grams (0.97 pounds) | 271 grams (0.60 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | 380 pictures |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NB-6LH | LI-92B |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $399 | $399 |
