Canon SX540 HS vs Sony RX10 II

Here is a complete comparison of the Canon SX540 HS versus Sony RX10 II, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX540 HS (20MP) and the RX10 II (20MP) is relatively similar but the SX540 HS (1/2.3") and RX10 II (1") possess different sensor sizing.

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The SX540 HS was released 7 months later than the RX10 II which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX540 HS scores versus the RX10 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX540 HS Gallery and Sony RX10 II Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX540 HS provides external dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Sony RX10 II has specifications of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") and a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX540 HS against the RX10 II.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX540 HS and RX10 II is 69 and 58 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX540 HS and RX10 II.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit different sensor sizing. The SX540 HS includes the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF trickier. The more recent SX540 HS should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.