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What is the Sensor Size of Canon PowerShot SX540 HS
Canon PowerShot SX540 HS
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Canon PowerShot SX540 HS has a 1/2.3-inch 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.


Casio EX-100

Compare SX540 HS vs EX-100

12 MP | 1/1.7-inch CMOS Sensor
28-300 mm Lens

Rank in All Cameras: #303
Rank in Compact Cameras: #9

Casio Exilim EX-100
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Olympus 1s

Compare SX540 HS vs 1s

12 MP | 1/1.7-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
28-300 mm Lens

Rank in All Cameras: #265
Rank in Bridge Cameras: #10

Olympus Stylus 1s
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Sony WX350

Compare SX540 HS vs WX350

18 MP | 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
25-500 mm Lens

Rank in All Cameras: #807
Rank in Compact Cameras: #246

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability 97
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
Sports
Daily
Landscape

Canon SX620 HS

Compare SX540 HS vs SX620 HS

20 MP | 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
25-625 mm Lens

Rank in All Cameras: #650
Rank in Compact Cameras: #156

Canon PowerShot SX620 HS
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability 97
Overall Score
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Street
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Sony H400

Compare SX540 HS vs H400

20 MP | 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
25-1550 mm Lens

Rank in All Cameras: #614
Rank in Bridge Cameras: #57

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
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Sony H300

Compare SX540 HS vs H300

20 MP | 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
25-875 mm Lens

Rank in All Cameras: #739
Rank in Bridge Cameras: #93

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
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Sony HX400V

Compare SX540 HS vs HX400V

20 MP | 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
24-1200 mm Lens

Rank in All Cameras: #432
Rank in Bridge Cameras: #31

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
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Canon SX700 HS

Compare SX540 HS vs SX700 HS

16 MP | 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
25-750 mm Lens

Rank in All Cameras: #490
Rank in Compact Cameras: #61

Canon PowerShot SX700 HS
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability 94
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
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Daily
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Nikon P530

Compare SX540 HS vs P530

16 MP | 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
24-1000 mm Lens

Rank in All Cameras: #536
Rank in Bridge Cameras: #48

Nikon Coolpix P530
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Nikon P600

Compare SX540 HS vs P600

16 MP | 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
24-1440 mm Lens

Rank in All Cameras: #487
Rank in Bridge Cameras: #40

Nikon Coolpix P600
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Other Frequently Asked Questions about Canon SX540 HS
Does the Canon SX540 HS have Image Stabilization?
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Does the Canon SX540 HS have Weather Sealing?
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is the Canon SX540 HS a Full Frame (FF) camera?
Does the Canon SX540 HS have Touch Screen?
Does the Canon SX540 HS have built-in Wireless?
What is the Max Continuous Shooting Speed (fps) of Canon SX540 HS?
What is the Weight of Canon SX540 HS?
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