Canon SX540 HS vs Olympus SH-3

Below, we will be evaluating the Canon SX540 HS versus Olympus SH-3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and SH-3 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX540 HS was brought out at a similar time to the SH-3 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SH-3 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX540 HS matches up vs the SH-3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS and Olympus Stylus SH-3. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX540 HS Gallery and Olympus SH-3 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX540 HS features outer dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Olympus SH-3 has proportions 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SX540 HS versus the SH-3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX540 HS and SH-3 is 69 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through specs. The photograph below will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX540 HS and SH-3.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon SX540 HS to resolve greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively.