Canon SX540 HS vs Sigma SD14

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.