Canon SX540 HS vs Sigma SD14
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Canon SX540 HS vs Sigma SD14 Key Specs
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- 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
- Launched January 2016
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- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 800 (Boost to 1600)
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
- Revealed September 2006
- Older Model is Sigma SD10
- Successor is Sigma SD15
Canon SX540 HS vs Sigma SD14 Overview
Here, we will be evaluating the Canon SX540 HS and Sigma SD14, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Canon and Sigma. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and SD14 (5MP) and the SX540 HS (1/2.3") and SD14 (APS-C) provide different sensor size.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe SX540 HS was revealed 9 years later than the SD14 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SX540 HS scores vs the SD14 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon SX540 HS vs Sigma SD14 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS & Sigma SD14. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX540 HS Gallery & Sigma SD14 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX540 HS over the Sigma SD14
SX540 HS | SD14 | |||
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Revealed | January 2016 | September 2006 | Fresher by 113 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 150k | Clearer screen (+311k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Canon SX540 HS
SD14 | SX540 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX540 HS and Sigma SD14
SX540 HS | SD14 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither contains Touch screen |
Canon SX540 HS vs Sigma SD14 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX540 HS has got outer dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Sigma SD14 has specifications of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") having a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).
See the Canon SX540 HS and Sigma SD14 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the SX540 HS against the SD14.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX540 HS and SD14 is 69 and 59 respectively.
Canon SX540 HS vs Sigma SD14 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX540 HS and SD14.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX540 HS using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Canon SX540 HS will offer extra detail because of its extra 15MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The newer SX540 HS should have a benefit in sensor technology.
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Canon SX540 HS vs Sigma SD14 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | Sigma SD14 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Sigma |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | Sigma SD14 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2016-01-05 | 2006-09-26 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 6 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 2640 x 1760 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 800 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sigma SA |
Lens focal range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.4-6.5 | - |
Macro focus range | 0cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 76 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.5" |
Screen resolution | 461k dot | 150k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 98 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.6x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.9 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) | - |
Flash options | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 442 gr (0.97 lbs) | 750 gr (1.65 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 205 images | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Compact Flash Type I or II |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $399 | $198 |