Canon SX540 HS vs Sony a5000

Its time to look much closer at the Canon SX540 HS versus Sony a5000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX540 HS (20MP) and the a5000 (20MP) is relatively similar but the SX540 HS (1/2.3") and a5000 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX540 HS was manufactured 2 years after the a5000 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX540 HS grades versus the a5000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS and Sony Alpha a5000. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX540 HS Gallery and Sony a5000 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX540 HS has got physical dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Sony a5000 has measurements of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX540 HS versus Sony a5000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SX540 HS compared to the a5000.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX540 HS and a5000 is 69 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX540 HS and a5000.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same resolution albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The SX540 HS comes with the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF trickier. The more recent SX540 HS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.