What is the Sensor Size of Canon SX540 HS

What is the Sensor Size of Canon PowerShot SX540 HS

Canon PowerShot SX540 HS has a 1/2.3' sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and sensor area of 28.07mm².

It is 25% smaller than the average DSLR-Like sensor in its class. In cases where all the other parameters are the same between two cameras, the one with the larger sensor collects more light per pixel and performs better (less noise) in low light / High ISO conditions). Larger sensors also give the photographer more control on the depth of field.

Read our detailed Canon SX540 HS Review

Small Sensor Superzoom cameras with Largest Sensor

In the bar chart below, you can find the Small Sensor Superzoom cameras with the Largest Sensor.

Now lets have a look at the Canon SX540 HS competitors in more detail.
Follow the comparison links for a detailed one-on-one comparison of these cameras with the SX540 HS.

Canon SX620 HS Compare SX540 HS vs SX620 HS	20 MP \| 1/2.3" BSI-CMOS Sensor 25-625 mm Lens	Rank in All Cameras: #756 Rank in Compact Cameras: #178
	Imaging Features Value for Money Portability 96 Overall Score	Portrait Street Sports Daily Landscape

Sony HX350 Compare SX540 HS vs HX350	20 MP \| 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS Sensor 24-1200 mm Lens	Rank in All Cameras: #594 Rank in Bridge Cameras: #48
	Imaging Features Value for Money Portability Overall Score	Portrait Street Sports Daily Landscape

Panasonic FZ80 Compare SX540 HS vs FZ80	18 MP \| 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS Sensor 20-1200 mm Lens	Rank in All Cameras: #339 Rank in Bridge Cameras: #18
	Imaging Features Value for Money Portability Overall Score	Portrait Street Sports Daily Landscape

Canon SX730 HS Compare SX540 HS vs SX730 HS	20 MP \| 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS Sensor 24-960 mm Lens	Rank in All Cameras: #558 Rank in Compact Cameras: #79
	Imaging Features Value for Money Portability 92 Overall Score	Portrait Street Sports Daily Landscape

Panasonic ZS70 Compare SX540 HS vs ZS70	20 MP \| 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS Sensor 24-720 mm Lens	Rank in All Cameras: #331 Rank in Compact Cameras: #15
	Imaging Features Value for Money Portability 91 Overall Score	Portrait Street Sports Daily Landscape

Nikon P1000 Compare SX540 HS vs P1000	16 MP \| 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS Sensor 24-3000 mm Lens	Rank in All Cameras: #321 Rank in Bridge Cameras: #16
	Imaging Features Value for Money Portability Overall Score	Portrait Street Sports Daily Landscape

Canon SX740 HS Compare SX540 HS vs SX740 HS	21 MP \| 1/2.3" BSI-CMOS Sensor 24-960 mm Lens	Rank in All Cameras: #498 Rank in Compact Cameras: #51
	Imaging Features Value for Money Portability 92 Overall Score	Portrait Street Sports Daily Landscape

Canon SX70 HS Compare SX540 HS vs SX70 HS	20 MP \| 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS Sensor 21-1365 mm Lens	Rank in All Cameras: #335 Rank in Bridge Cameras: #15
	Imaging Features Value for Money Portability Overall Score	Portrait Street Sports Daily Landscape

Nikon A1000 Compare SX540 HS vs A1000	16 MP \| 1/2.3" BSI-CMOS Sensor 24-840 mm Lens	Rank in All Cameras: #362 Rank in Compact Cameras: #20
	Imaging Features Value for Money Portability 91 Overall Score	Portrait Street Sports Daily Landscape

Nikon B600 Compare SX540 HS vs B600	16 MP \| 1/2.3" BSI-CMOS Sensor 24-1440 mm Lens	Rank in All Cameras: #883 Rank in Bridge Cameras: #102
	Imaging Features Value for Money Portability Overall Score	Portrait Street Sports Daily Landscape

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