Canon SX540 HS vs Sony RX1R

Here is a extended overview of the Canon SX540 HS vs Sony RX1R, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX540 HS (20MP) and the RX1R (24MP) is very well matched but the SX540 HS (1/2.3") and RX1R (Full frame) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX540 HS was released 2 years later than the RX1R and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX540 HS grades versus the RX1R with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX540 HS Gallery and Sony RX1R Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX540 HS comes with physical dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Sony RX1R has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SX540 HS versus the RX1R.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX540 HS and RX1R is 69 and 79 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX540 HS and RX1R.

Clearly, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX540 HS due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony RX1R will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher SX540 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.