Canon SX540 HS vs Sony RX10 III

Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon SX540 HS and Sony RX10 III, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX540 HS (20MP) and the RX10 III (20MP) is very close but the SX540 HS (1/2.3") and RX10 III (1") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX540 HS was introduced 2 months prior to the RX10 III so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX540 HS scores against the RX10 III with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX540 HS Gallery and Sony RX10 III Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX540 HS has external 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 RX10 III has specifications of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") and a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).

Check the Canon SX540 HS and Sony RX10 III in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX540 HS compared to the RX10 III.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX540 HS and RX10 III is 69 and 53 respectively.

Often, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing specs. The photograph below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX540 HS and RX10 III.

All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical MP but not the same sensor measurements. The SX540 HS contains the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult.