Canon SX540 HS vs Sony A230

The following is a complete comparison of the Canon SX540 HS versus Sony A230, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and A230 (10MP) and the SX540 HS (1/2.3") and A230 (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.

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The SX540 HS was launched 6 years after the A230 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX540 HS grades versus the A230 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS and Sony Alpha DSLR-A230. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX540 HS Gallery and Sony A230 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX540 HS offers exterior measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Sony A230 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") having a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX540 HS versus Sony A230 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SX540 HS against the A230.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX540 HS and A230 is 69 and 69 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The pic below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX540 HS and A230.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX540 HS because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Canon SX540 HS will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger SX540 HS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.