Canon SX540 HS vs Sony HX350

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon SX540 HS and Sony HX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX540 HS (20MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX540 HS was manufactured 11 months earlier than the HX350 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX540 HS matches up versus the HX350 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX540 HS Gallery and Sony HX350 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX540 HS has got outer measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Sony HX350 has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") with a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SX540 HS and the HX350.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX540 HS and HX350 is 69 and 62 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The pic below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX540 HS and HX350.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution and you should expect similar quality of files however you should always factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged SX540 HS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.