Canon SX540 HS vs Sony A37

Lets examine more closely at the Canon SX540 HS and Sony A37, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and A37 (16MP) and the SX540 HS (1/2.3") and A37 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX540 HS was unveiled 3 years later than the A37 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX540 HS scores against the A37 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS & Sony SLT-A37. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX540 HS Gallery & Sony A37 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX540 HS enjoys physical measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Sony A37 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SX540 HS and the A37.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX540 HS and A37 is 69 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX540 HS and A37.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX540 HS using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Canon SX540 HS will deliver extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern SX540 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.