Canon PowerShot SX540 HS

Canon PowerShot SX540 HS was announced in 2016 and is a 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm) Bridge camera with 20.3 Megapixel BSI-CMOS sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 80 to 3,200. The camera has a Fixed 3.0" screen with 461k dot resolution.

Canon PowerShot SX540 HS can capture video up to 1920 x 1080 resolution.

Here is the Canon PowerShot SX5xx series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

Canon PowerShot SX5xx series lineup

	Model	Date	Sensor	Native ISO	Screen	Price
	Canon SX540 HS	January 2016	20.3 MP 1/2.3-inch	80 - 3,200	Fixed 3.0" 461k dot	amazon B&H
	Canon SX530 HS Compare	January 2015	16 MP 1/2.3-inch	100 - 3,200	Fixed 3.0" 461k dot	amazon B&H
	Canon SX520 HS Compare	July 2014	16 MP 1/2.3-inch	100 - 3,200	Fixed 3.0" 461k dot	amazon B&H
	Canon SX510 HS Compare	August 2013	12.1 MP 1/2.3-inch	80 - 3,200	Fixed 3.0" 461k dot	amazon B&H
	Canon SX500 IS Compare	August 2012	16 MP 1/2.3-inch	80 - 1,600	Fixed 3.0" 461k dot	amazon B&H

You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Canon PowerShot SX540 HS vs PowerShot SX530 HS vs PowerShot SX520 HS vs PowerShot SX510 HS vs PowerShot SX500 IS.

In this section we present pros and cons of Canon PowerShot SX540 HS.

Fixed screen

Canon PowerShot SX540 HS has a 3.0" Fixed screen with 461k dot resolution which is quite low by today's standards.

BSI-CMOS Sensor

Canon PowerShot SX540 HS features a 20.3 megapixel 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm². Its native ISO range is 80 - 3,200.

The camera has BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

Camera is equipped with DIGIC 6 processor and can take pictures up to 5184 x 3888 resolution.

No Image Stabilization

The camera does not have an image stabilization.

Built-in Wi-Fi

Camera has a built-in Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz) which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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NFC

Canon PowerShot SX540 HS has Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.

USB Input and HDMI Output

Canon PowerShot SX540 HS has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer. There is a Mini HDMI connector for video signal output.

Battery

Canon PowerShot SX540 HS comes with NB-6LH battery pack with battery life of 205 shots.

External Storage Slots

The camera has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

Shutter

Canon PowerShot SX540 HS's shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 5.9 fps.

Flash

Canon PowerShot SX540 HS has a built-in flash with maximum range of 5.50 m at Auto ISO.

Canon PowerShot SX540 HS has dimensions of 120 x 82 x 92 mm (4.72 x 3.23 x 3.62"). It weighs 442 g (0.97 lb / 15.59 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.

120 mm (4.72")

82 mm (3.23")

82 mm (3.23")

92 mm (3.62")