Canon SX540 HS vs Sony HX400V

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon SX540 HS versus Sony HX400V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX540 HS (20MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX540 HS was manufactured 24 months later than the HX400V making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX540 HS matches up versus the HX400V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX540 HS Gallery & Sony HX400V Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX540 HS provides outer dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Sony HX400V has measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX540 HS versus the HX400V.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX540 HS and HX400V is 69 and 62 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizing only by researching technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX540 HS and HX400V.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP so you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you would want to take the age of the cameras into account. The newer SX540 HS will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.