Canon SX540 HS vs Sony HX10V
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Canon SX540 HS vs Sony HX10V Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX540 HS vs Sony HX10V Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX540 HS Gallery & Sony HX10V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX540 HS over the Sony HX10V
SX540 HS | HX10V | |||
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Announced | January 2016 | ![]() | February 2012 | Fresher by 47 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Canon SX540 HS
HX10V | SX540 HS | |||
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Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 461k | Clearer display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX540 HS and Sony HX10V
SX540 HS | HX10V | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX540 HS vs Sony HX10V Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V | |
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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 |