Canon SX540 HS vs Sony HX99

Let's look more closely at the Canon SX540 HS versus Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX540 HS (20MP) and the HX99 (18MP) is pretty close but the SX540 HS (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) use different sensor measurements.

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The SX540 HS was manufactured 3 years before the HX99 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX99 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SX540 HS scores against the HX99 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX540 HS Gallery & Sony HX99 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX540 HS features physical measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Sony HX99 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX540 HS versus Sony HX99 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SX540 HS compared to the HX99.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX540 HS and HX99 is 69 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The pic here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX540 HS and HX99.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX540 HS because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Canon SX540 HS will result in extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged SX540 HS will be behind in sensor tech.