Canon SX540 HS vs Sony a1

Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon SX540 HS vs Sony a1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and a1 (50MP) and the SX540 HS (1/2.3") and a1 (Full frame) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The SX540 HS was introduced 6 years before the a1 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX540 HS scores vs the a1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS and Sony Alpha a1. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX540 HS Gallery and Sony a1 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX540 HS has 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) while the Sony a1 has dimensions of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX540 HS vs Sony a1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SX540 HS and the a1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX540 HS and a1 is 69 and 61 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The graphic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX540 HS and a1.

To sum up, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX540 HS having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony a1 will give you extra detail using its extra 30MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older SX540 HS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.