Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the GoPro Hero9 Black and Canon SX540 HS side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. GoPro Hero9 Black has external dimensions of 71 x 55 x 34 mm (2.8 x 2.17 x 1.34″) and weighs 158 g (0.35 lb / 5.57 oz) (including batteries). Canon SX540 HS has external dimensions of 120 x 82 x 92 mm (4.72 x 3.23 x 3.62″) and weighs 442 g (0.97 lb / 15.59 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the GoPro Hero9 Black and the Canon SX540 HS. GoPro Hero9 Black is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 49mm narrower, 27mm shorter and 58mm thinner than Canon SX540 HS.
Here is the back view size comparison of the GoPro Hero9 Black and Canon SX540 HS.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of GoPro Hero9 Black and Canon SX540 HS.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
GoPro Hero9 Black is significantly lighter (284g ) than the Canon SX540 HS which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
With its weather-sealed body, we believe that the Hero9 Black has a big advantage over the SX540 HS which doesn't provide any kind of environmental sealing.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Canon SX540 HS's 3.00" LCD screen is slightly larger than GoPro Hero9 Black's 2.27″ screen.
Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.