Canon SX540 HS vs Sony RX10

Below is a comprehensive review of the Canon SX540 HS and Sony RX10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX540 HS (20MP) and the RX10 (20MP) is very close but the SX540 HS (1/2.3") and RX10 (1") feature different sensor measurements.

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The SX540 HS was unveiled 22 months later than the RX10 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX540 HS grades against the RX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX540 HS Gallery & Sony RX10 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX540 HS enjoys outside dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Sony RX10 has sizing of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") and a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX540 HS and Sony RX10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX540 HS vs the RX10.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX540 HS and RX10 is 69 and 58 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX540 HS and RX10.

Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same MP but different sensor measurements. The SX540 HS has got the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF trickier. The newer SX540 HS provides an edge in sensor tech.