Canon PowerShot SX420 IS vs Canon PowerShot SX540 HS Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Superzoom cameras.

PowerShot SX420 IS vs PowerShot SX540 HS - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Canon PowerShot SX420 IS vs Canon PowerShot SX540 HS Specs

PowerShot SX420 IS

  • Introduced in January 2016
  • Superzoom
  • Sensor: Compact
  • 20 megapixel
  • 2 frames/second
  • 100 – 3200 ISO
  • 1280 x 720 Video
  • No viewfinder
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor
  • Zoom 24-1008mm (42x), f3.5-6.6
  • WiFi built-in
  • 104.4 x 69.1 x 85.1mm³ (4.1″ x 2.7″ x 3.4″)
  • 442g (14.3 oz.)

All specs: Main page for PowerShot SX420 IS

PowerShot SX540 HS

  • Introduced in January 2016
  • Superzoom
  • Sensor: Compact
  • 20 megapixel
  • 6 frames/second
  • 100 – 3200 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • No viewfinder
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor
  • Zoom 24-1200mm (50x), f3.4-6.5
  • WiFi built-in
  • 120.0 x 81.7 x 91.9mm³ (4.7″ x 3.2″ x 3.6″)
  • 442g (14.3 oz.)

All specs: Main page for PowerShot SX540 HS

PowerShot SX420 IS vs PowerShot SX540 HS: The sensors

Both cameras use the same sensor format, Compact.

The Compact sensor built into both cameras has a total area of about 28mm² (0.04 sq.in.).

Canon PowerShot SX420 IS VS Canon PowerShot SX540 HS Other Specs Comparison

Why is Canon PowerShot SX420 IS a better choice

PowerShot SX420 IS

PowerShot SX540 HS

More portable (2)

614cm³
(39 cu.in.)
901cm³
(57 cu.in.)

Conclusion: Advantages of the PowerShot SX420 IS are the more compact size.

The PowerShot SX420 IS scores 2 points.

Otherwise why to choose Canon PowerShot SX540 HS

PowerShot SX420 IS

PowerShot SX540 HS

Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

20.00 20.30
Higher speed (4, frames/second)

2 6
Better monitor (2, Megapixel)

0.23 0.46
Better Video (2)

1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
Longer battery life (3, photos)

195 205

Conclusion: Advantages of the PowerShot SX540 HS are the higher resolution, that the camera is faster and that the display has a higher resolution. A nice touch is the superior video recording and that the battery has more stamina.

Yields 16 points for the PowerShot SX540 HS.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

PowerShot SX420 IS

PowerShot SX540 HS

Sensor format

Compact Compact
Sensitivity

100 – 3200 ISO 100 – 3200 ISO
Built-in flash

Image stabilizer

Similar weight

442g 442g
WiFi

Canon PowerShot SX420 IS VS Canon PowerShot SX540 HS Dimensions

Look at front view of the PowerShot SX420 IS and PowerShot SX540 HS

PowerShot SX420 IS und PowerShot SX540 HS, front view

Top view of cameras

PowerShot SX420 IS und PowerShot SX540 HS, view from above

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Canon PowerShot SX420 IS

Canon PowerShot SX540 HS

2
16

We recommend Canon PowerShot SX540 HS as better choice.