Canon PowerShot SX540 HS vs Nikon Coolpix L810 Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Superzoom cameras.

PowerShot SX540 HS vs Coolpix L810 - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Canon PowerShot SX540 HS vs Nikon Coolpix L810 Specs

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

Coolpix L810

  • Introduced in February 2012
  • Superzoom
  • Sensor: Compact
  • 16 megapixel
  • 1 frames/second
  • 80 – 1600 ISO
  • 1280 x 720 Video
  • No viewfinder
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor
  • Zoom 22-575mm (26x), f3.1-5.9
  • No WiFi
  • 111.1 x 76.3 x 83.1mm³ (4.4″ x 3.0″ x 3.3″)
  • 430g (13.9 oz.)

All specs: Main page for Coolpix L810

PowerShot SX540 HS vs Coolpix L810: 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 SX540 HS VS Nikon Coolpix L810 Other Specs Comparison

Why is Canon PowerShot SX540 HS a better choice

PowerShot SX540 HS

Coolpix L810

Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

20.30 16.00
Higher speed (4, frames/second)

6 1
Auto Focus points (4)

9 1
Better sensibility (4)

100 – 3200 ISO 80 – 1600 ISO
Better Video (2)

1920 x 1080 1280 x 720
WiFi (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the PowerShot SX540 HS are the higher resolution, that the camera is faster and the faster and more accurate auto focus. Additional pros for the Canon are the larger sensitivity, the superior video recording and the built-in wifi that permits remote shooting and image transfer without the need for a cable connection.

The PowerShot SX540 HS scores 21 points.

Otherwise why to choose Nikon Coolpix L810

PowerShot SX540 HS

Coolpix L810

Better monitor (2, Megapixel)

0.46 0.92
Longer battery life (3, photos)

205 400
More portable (2)

901cm³
(57 cu.in.)
704cm³
(44 cu.in.)

Conclusion: Advantages of the Coolpix L810 are that the display has a higher resolution, that the battery has more stamina and the more compact size.

Yields 7 points for the Coolpix L810.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

PowerShot SX540 HS

Coolpix L810

Sensor format

Compact Compact
Built-in flash

Image stabilizer

Similar weight

442g 430g
Canon PowerShot SX540 HS VS Nikon Coolpix L810 Dimensions

Look at front view of the PowerShot SX540 HS and Coolpix L810

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Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Canon PowerShot SX540 HS

Nikon Coolpix L810

21
7

We recommend Canon PowerShot SX540 HS as better choice.