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Canon PowerShot SX540 HS

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3 stars
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2 stars
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4.6 / 5
Editorial reviews:
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3.3 out of 5
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Pros

  • uncomplicated
  • contoured and comfortable
  • the focusing system is satisfactory

Cons

  • cameras that are no longer available in shops
  • The camera suffers a little from the rolling shutter phenomenon
  • it is not a machine used for video use

Key specs

  • CMOS
  • 20 Mpx
  • 5184, 3888 px
  • 3.4
  • AI Focus, Face detection
  • 3 in
  • no

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Canon PowerShot SX540 HS - Pros & Cons

Canon PowerShot SX540 HS

Pros

  • uncomplicated
  • contoured and comfortable
  • the focusing system is satisfactory
  • It is a light and relatively comfortable body
  • lightweight and comfortable to use
  • it feels cheaply built
  • Excellent overall stabilization performance
  • its video stabilization performance is superb
  • higher resolution sensor and faster processor
  • Macro focusing is pretty impressive
  • Autofocus is generally swift and accurate

Cons

  • cameras that are no longer available in shops
  • The camera suffers a little from the rolling shutter phenomenon
  • it is not a machine used for video use
  • inability to use an external microphone directly connected to the camera
  • no shortage of flash
  • small and with a not extraordinary power
  • The display is fixed
  • and does not offer a touchscreen
  • Does the camera come with an external battery charger
  • lack of a viewfinder and fixed screen can make
  • Autofocus tracking performance is poor in both video and

Canon PowerShot SX540 HS - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
3 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
3200
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
20 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
5184 x 3888 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

Canon - Video Reviews (9)

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Canon PowerShot SX540 HS - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCMOS
Sensor photo detectors21.0 Mpx
Effective pixels20.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 1:1
  • 4:3
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
Max resolution5184 x 3888 px
ProcessorDIGIC 6
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom50.0 x
Digital zoom4.0 x
Minimum aperture3.4
Maximum aperture3.4
Focal length equiv24 - 1200
Focus adjustmentAuto/Manual
Contrast adjustmentyes
Brightness adjustmentyes
Autofocus
  • AI Focus
  • Face detection
Auto Focus (AF) lockyes
Manual focusyes
Normal focus range1.97 in
Auto Focus (AF) points selectionManual
Auto Focus (AF) assist beamyes
Macro focus range0.0 in
Number of focus points9
Image stabiliserOptical
Filter threadno
Folded opticsno
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Photography features
Shooting modes
  • Aperture priority
  • Auto
  • Shutter priority
Camera shutter typeElectronic
Minimum shutter speed15.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Maximum shutter speed (electronic)1/2000 sec
Shutter priorityyes
Aperture priorityyes
Manual exposure modeyes
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Auto exposure lockyes
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 10
Histogramyes
Subject / scene modesyes
Built-in flashyes
Flash range5.5
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Flash off
  • Flash on
  • Manual
  • Slow sync
External flashno
Continuous drive5.9 fps
Scene modes
  • Fireworks
  • Portrait
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
3D supportno
Manual settingsyes
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 10
  • custom
Face detectionyes
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Microphone typeStereo
Speaker typeMono
Voice recordingyes
Audio systemStereo
Supported audio file formats
  • LC-AAC
  • MP4
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Dimensions
Weight15.59 oz
Width4.72 in
Height3.22 in
Depth3.62 in
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Power
Power source typeBattery
Battery life (CIPA)205
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Rechargeable batteryyes
Number of batteries supported1
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Other features
Timelapse recordingno
GPSyes
Orientation sensoryes
DLNA certifiedno
Languages supportMulti
Tripod mounting supportedyes
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Image
ISO
  • 80
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • 3200
ISO Autoyes
ISO minimum80
ISO maximum3200
Maximum image resolution5184 x 3888 px
White balance presets5
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Custom modes
  • Daylight
  • Fluorescent
  • Fluorescent H
  • Tungsten
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formatsJPEG
Photo effects
  • Black&White
  • Neutral
  • Positive film
  • Sepia
  • Skin tones
  • Vivid
Image stabilizeryes
Image stabilization typeOptical
Supported aspect ratios
  • 1:1
  • 3:2
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
Uncompressed formatNo
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size3.0 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD TFT
Screen dots461000
Touch screenno
Field of view100.0 %
Live viewyes
ViewfinderNone
Flip-out screenno
Second displayno
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px
Video recordingyes
Recording resolutions
  • 640 x 480
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 1080
HD typeFull HD
Supported video file formats
  • H.264
  • MP4
  • MPEG-4
Analog signal format system
  • NTSC
  • PAL
Video recording limit300.0 min.
Max resolution (highest frame rate)1920 x 1080
Max frame rate (highest resolution)60.0 fps
Max frame rate (regardless of res.)60.0 fps
Motion JPEG frame rate59.94 fps
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Design
Body typeBridge
Colour of productBlack
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Memory slots2
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Camera file system
  • DCF
  • DPOF 1.1
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Connectivity
mini-HDMIyes
HDMI connector typeMini
USB portyes
USB connector typeMicro-USB B
USB version2.0
Headphone portno
Microphone portno
WirelessBuilt-In
Supported WiFi types
  • IEEE 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
  • IEEE 802.11n
Remote controlyes
PictBridgeyes
NFCyes
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Bluetoothno
AV outputyes

Canon PowerShot SX540 HS - Q&A (6)

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    deloise
    about 2 years ago
    Is canon powershot sx540 hs good?
    carmen_kozey
    about 2 years ago
    The Canon PowerShot SX540 HS is middling for travel photography. It's lightweight and comfortable to use, though it isn't nearly small enough to fit into a pocket or a small bag. The lens' enormous focal range should allow you to frame both wide-angle shots as well as tight zooms on far-away subjects.
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    conrad
    about 2 years ago
    Does the canon powershot sx540 hs have a mic jack?
    keneth
    about 2 years ago
    Yes it has a mic jack port.
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    ashley
    about 2 years ago
    Can you add lenses to canon powershot sx540 hs?
    trevor.kihn
    about 2 years ago
    No, it is not an interchangeable lens camera. The lens is fixed, and you cannot remove it or add a lens onto the end of it other than a close-up filter that will allow you to focus closer.
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    dodie
    about 2 years ago
    Is canon powershot sx540 hs a dslr?
    ian
    about 2 years ago
    Canon SX540 HS weighs 442 g (0.97 lb / 15.59 oz) and has external dimensions of 120 x 82 x 92 mm (4.72 x 3.23 x 3.62″) . Considering that the average weight of DSLR-Like type cameras is 591g, Canon SX540 HS is a remarkably light camera for its class.
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    mina
    about 2 years ago
    Can you change the lens on a canon powershot sx540 hs?
    elia
    about 2 years ago
    You can't change the lens.
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    dewitt.tillman
    about 2 years ago
    Does the canon powershot sx540 hs have a viewfinder?
    philomena.armstrong
    about 2 years ago
    Unfortunately Canon PowerShot SX540 HS doesn't have a viewfinder and no option for external viewfinder.
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Canon PowerShot SX540 HS Canon - Editorial Reviews (10)

3.3
Based on 10 reviews
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Preview posted 01/05/2016 by Michael Palmer Full review posted 07/05/2016 by Eric Butterfield Quick TakeProsLots of manual controls Powerful zoom with wide angle (24-1200mm) Effective image stabilization Auto focus is usually quickLens can focus at 0cm in macroHigh image qualityFast burst shooting

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