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Canon SX540 HS vs Sony W380

Portability
69
Imaging
45
Features
44
Overall
44
Canon PowerShot SX540 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Canon SX540 HS vs Sony W380 Key Specs

Canon SX540 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 442g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
  • Announced January 2016
Sony W380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Canon SX540 HS vs Sony W380 Overview

Following is a thorough comparison of the Canon SX540 HS vs Sony W380, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and W380 (14MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX540 HS was manufactured 6 years after the W380 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SX540 HS grades versus the W380 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX540 HS over the Sony W380

 SX540 HS W380 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016January 2010More modern by 73 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Canon SX540 HS

 W380 SX540 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX540 HS and Sony W380

 SX540 HS W380 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon SX540 HS vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX540 HS provides 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) whilst the Sony W380 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SX540 HS against the W380.

Canon SX540 HS vs Sony W380 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX540 HS and W380 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX540 HS vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX540 HS vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over a spec sheet. The image below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX540 HS and W380.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon SX540 HS to offer more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SX540 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon SX540 HS vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Canon SX540 HS vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX540 HS vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX540 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W380 as a Portrait photography camera
47
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Street photography advice
Sony W380 Street photography advice
47
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Sports photography factors
Sony W380 Sports photography factors
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long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
slow continuous shooting (5.9 frames per second)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (205 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX540 HS as a Travel photography camera
Sony W380 as a Travel photography camera
56
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (205 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
65
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Landscape photography factors
Sony W380 Landscape photography factors
47
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery power (205 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
37
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX540 HS
Vlogging with Sony W380
29
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
29
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
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Canon SX540 HS vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX540 HS and Sony W380
 Canon PowerShot SX540 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX540 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2016-01-05 2010-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.9fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 4.80 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 442 gr (0.97 lb) 117 gr (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 205 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $399 $44