4.72 in 3.22 in  | 4.88 in 2.97 in  | |
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 Canon PowerShot SX540 HS |  Nikon D3300 | |
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| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor photo detectors | 21.0 Mpx | 25.0 Mpx |
| Effective pixels | 20.0 Mpx | 24.0 Mpx |
| Image ratio w:h |
| 3:2 |
| Max resolution | 5184 x 3888 px | 6000 x 4000 px |
| Processor | DIGIC 6 | Expeed 4 |
| Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | Nikon D3300 | |
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| ISO minimum | 80 | 100 |
| ISO maximum | 3200 | 25600 |
| Maximum image resolution | 5184 x 3888 px | 6000 x 4000 px |
| White balance presets | 5 | 12 |
| White balance modes |
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| Custom white balance | yes | yes |
| Supported image file formats | JPEG |
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| Photo effects |
| Vivid |
| Image stabilizer | yes | no |
| Image stabilization type | Optical | No |
| Supported aspect ratios |
| 3:2 |
| Uncompressed format | No | RAW |
| Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | Nikon D3300 | |
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| Optical zoom | 50.0 x | 5.8 x |
| Minimum aperture | 3.4 | 22 |
| Maximum aperture | 3.4 | 2.8 |
| Focus adjustment | Auto/Manual | Auto |
| Contrast adjustment | yes | yes |
| Brightness adjustment | yes | yes |
| Autofocus |
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| Auto Focus (AF) lock | yes | yes |
| Manual focus | yes | yes |
| Auto Focus (AF) points selection | Manual | Auto |
| Auto Focus (AF) assist beam | yes | yes |
| Number of focus points | 9 | 11 |
| Image stabiliser | Optical | Lens based only |
| Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | Nikon D3300 | |
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| Screen size | 3.0 in | 3.0 in |
| Articulated LCD | no | no |
| Screen technology | LCD TFT | LCD |
| Screen dots | 461000 | 921000 |
| Touch screen | no | no |
| Field of view | 100.0 % | 100.0 % |
| Live view | yes | yes |
| Viewfinder | None | Optical |
| Flip-out screen | no | no |
| Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | Nikon D3300 | |
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| Shooting modes |
| Scene |
| Camera shutter type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Minimum shutter speed | 15.0 s | 30.0 s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1.0 s | 1.0 s |
| Shutter priority | yes | yes |
| Aperture priority | yes | yes |
| Manual exposure mode | yes | yes |
| Exposure compensation plus | 2 | 5 |
| Exposure compensation minus | -2 | -5 |
| Expousure compensation steps | 1/3 | 1/3 |
| Auto exposure lock | yes | yes |
| Self-timer delay |
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| Histogram | yes | yes |
| Subject / scene modes | yes | yes |
| Built-in flash | yes | yes |
| Flash range | 5.5 | 12 |
| Flash modes |
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| External flash | no | yes |
| Continuous drive | 5.9 fps | 5.0 fps |
| Scene modes |
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| Self-timer | yes | yes |
| Metering modes |
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| Manual settings | yes | yes |
| Self-timer options |
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| Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | Nikon D3300 | |
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| Maximum resolution | 1920 x 1080 px | 1920 x 1080 px |
| Video recording | yes | yes |
| Recording resolutions |
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| HD type | Full HD | Full HD |
| Supported video file formats |
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| Analog signal format system |
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| Max resolution (highest frame rate) | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Max frame rate (highest resolution) | 60.0 fps | 60.0 fps |
| Max frame rate (regardless of res.) | 60.0 fps | 60.0 fps |
| Motion JPEG frame rate | 59.94 fps | 60.0 fps |
| Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | Nikon D3300 | |
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| Built-in microphone | yes | yes |
| Microphone type | Stereo | Mono |
| Speaker type | Mono | Mono |
| Voice recording | yes | yes |
| Audio system | Stereo | Mono |
| Supported audio file formats |
| PCM |
| Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | Nikon D3300 | |
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| Body type | Bridge | SLR |
| Colour of product | Black |
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| Environmentally sealed | no | no |
| Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | Nikon D3300 | |
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| Weight | 15.59 oz | 16.23 oz |
| Width | 4.72 in | 4.88 in |
| Height | 3.22 in | 2.97 in |
| Depth | 3.62 in | 3.86 in |
| Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | Nikon D3300 | |
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| Compatible memory cards |
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| Memory slots | 2 | 1 |
| Storage types |
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| Camera file system |
| RAW |
| Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | Nikon D3300 | |
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| Power source type | Battery |
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| Battery life (CIPA) | 205 | 700 |
| Battery technology | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Number of batteries supported | 1 | 1 |
| Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | Nikon D3300 | |
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| HDMI | yes | yes |
| HDMI connector type | Mini | Mini |
| USB port | yes | yes |
| USB connector type | Micro-USB B | Micro-USB |
| USB version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Microphone port | no | yes |
| Wireless | Built-In | Optional |
| Remote control | yes | yes |
| PictBridge | yes | yes |
| NFC | yes | no |
| Wireless network (Wi-Fi) | yes | no |
| Bluetooth | no | no |
| Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | Nikon D3300 | |
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| Timelapse recording | no | no |
| GPS | yes | no |
| Orientation sensor | yes | yes |
| Languages support | Multi |
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| Tripod mounting supported | yes | yes |
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