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Canon SX540 HS vs Sony HX350

Portability
69
Imaging
46
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX540 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48

Canon SX540 HS vs Sony HX350 Key Specs

Canon SX540 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 442g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
  • Launched January 2016
Sony HX350
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Launched December 2016
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Canon SX540 HS vs Sony HX350 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX540 HS over the Sony HX350

 SX540 HS HX350 

Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Canon SX540 HS

 HX350 SX540 HS 
LaunchedDecember 2016January 2016Newer by 11 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k461kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX540 HS and Sony HX350

 SX540 HS HX350 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon SX540 HS vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison

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.

Canon SX540 HS vs Sony HX350 size comparison

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

Canon SX540 HS vs Sony HX350 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX540 HS vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon SX540 HS vs Sony HX350 sensor size comparison

Canon SX540 HS vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX540 HS vs Sony HX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX350 Portrait photography highlights
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has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
47
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
supports face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Street photography factors
Sony HX350 Street photography factors
48
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
50
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (652g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Sports photography features
Sony HX350 Sports photography features
44
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
low frames per second (5.9 frames per second)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (205 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
53
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Travel photography information
Sony HX350 Travel photography information
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sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low battery power (205 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (652 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Landscape photography details
Sony HX350 Landscape photography details
48
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery power (205 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
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has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Vlogging information
Sony HX350 Vlogging information
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pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
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relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
no microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (652g)
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Canon SX540 HS vs Sony HX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX540 HS and Sony HX350
 Canon PowerShot SX540 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX540 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2016-01-05 2016-12-20
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 BIONZ X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 5184 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.9 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 8.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 442g (0.97 lbs) 652g (1.44 lbs)
Physical dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 205 images 300 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $399 -