Canon SX540 HS vs Sigma SD1

Below, we are contrasting the Canon SX540 HS versus Sigma SD1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Canon and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and SD1 (15MP) and the SX540 HS (1/2.3") and SD1 (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The SX540 HS was unveiled 5 years later than the SD1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the SX540 HS scores versus the SD1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS & Sigma SD1. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX540 HS Gallery & Sigma SD1 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX540 HS comes with external measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Sigma SD1 has sizing of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX540 HS vs the SD1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX540 HS and SD1 is 69 and 77 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing specs. The graphic here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX540 HS and SD1.

All in all, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX540 HS with its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Canon SX540 HS will render extra detail having an extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SX540 HS should have a benefit in sensor technology.