Canon SX540 HS vs Sony WX1

Let's look more in depth at the Canon SX540 HS versus Sony WX1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the SX540 HS (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") boast different sensor size.

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The SX540 HS was revealed 6 years later than the WX1 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SX540 HS scores versus the WX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX540 HS Gallery and Sony WX1 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX540 HS provides outside dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Sony WX1 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX540 HS versus Sony WX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the SX540 HS versus the WX1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX540 HS and WX1 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX540 HS and WX1.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX540 HS with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon SX540 HS will provide you with more detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent SX540 HS provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.