Canon SX540 HS vs Olympus SP-100

Let's look more in depth at the Canon SX540 HS vs Olympus SP-100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and SP-100 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX540 HS was brought out 24 months later than the SP-100 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SX540 HS matches up versus the SP-100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS and Olympus Stylus SP-100. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX540 HS Gallery and Olympus SP-100 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX540 HS has got external 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 SP-100 has measurements of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") with a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SX540 HS vs the SP-100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX540 HS and SP-100 is 69 and 63 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through technical specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX540 HS and SP-100.

As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon SX540 HS to provide you with greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer SX540 HS will have a benefit in sensor innovation.