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Canon SX540 HS vs Sony HX10V

Portability
69
Imaging
46
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX540 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43

Canon SX540 HS vs Sony HX10V Key Specs

Canon SX540 HS
(Full Review)
  • 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
  • Announced January 2016
Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Updated by Sony HX20V
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Canon SX540 HS vs Sony HX10V Overview

Lets look much closer at the Canon SX540 HS versus Sony HX10V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX540 HS (20MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX540 HS was unveiled 3 years later than the HX10V and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SX540 HS matches up versus the HX10V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX540 HS over the Sony HX10V

 SX540 HS HX10V 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016February 2012Fresher by 47 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Canon SX540 HS

 HX10V SX540 HS 
Display resolution922k461kClearer display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX540 HS and Sony HX10V

 SX540 HS HX10V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon SX540 HS vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX540 HS offers outside dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Sony HX10V has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX540 HS versus Sony HX10V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SX540 HS vs the HX10V.

Canon SX540 HS vs Sony HX10V size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX540 HS and HX10V is 69 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX540 HS vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison

Canon SX540 HS vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX540 HS and HX10V.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX540 HS to provide you with extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The younger SX540 HS will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon SX540 HS vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison

Canon SX540 HS vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX540 HS vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Portrait photography features
Sony HX10V Portrait photography features
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has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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megapixel count decent (18MP)
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Street photography advice
Sony HX10V Street photography advice
48
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (234 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX540 HS as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Sports photography camera
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incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (5.9 frames per second)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (205 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
49
great zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Travel photography advice
Sony HX10V Travel photography advice
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megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
missing Timelapse recording
not so great battery (205 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than competition in class (234g)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (400mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX540 HS
Landscape photography with Sony HX10V
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has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery (205 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
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pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX540 HS
Vlogging with Sony HX10V
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decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
34
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (234 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic port
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Canon SX540 HS vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX540 HS and Sony HX10V
 Canon PowerShot SX540 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX540 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2016-01-05 2012-02-28
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-400mm (16.7x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.9fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 442 gr (0.97 pounds) 234 gr (0.52 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 205 shots 320 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $399 $616