Canon PowerShot SX510 HS vs Canon PowerShot SX540 HS

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      Specifications

      General Canon PowerShot SX510 HS Canon PowerShot SX540 HS
      BrandCanonCanon
      ModelPowerShot SX510 HSPowerShot SX540 HS
      Predecessor ModelCanon PowerShot SX500 IS
      Successor ModelCanon PowerShot SX520 HS
      MSRP$249.99$399.99
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeStandard CompactBridge
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon PowerShot SX510 HS Canon PowerShot SX540 HS
      Sensor TypeCMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor Size1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions6.17 x 4.55 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels12.8 Megapixel21.1 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels12.1 Megapixel20.3 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range80 - 3,20080 - 3,200
      Photo Canon PowerShot SX510 HS Canon PowerShot SX540 HS
      ProcessorDIGIC 4DIGIC 6
      Max Image Resolution4608 x 34565184 x 3888
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG
      JPEG Quality LevelsSuperfine, FineSuperfine, fine
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Canon PowerShot SX510 HS Canon PowerShot SX540 HS
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points1
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Canon PowerShot SX510 HS Canon PowerShot SX540 HS
      Focal Length4.3 - 215 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 720 mm24 - 1200 mm
      Optical Zoom30x50x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.4 - 5.8f/3.4 - 6.5
      Min Normal Focus Distance5 cm5 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance0 cm0 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon PowerShot SX510 HS Canon PowerShot SX540 HS
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT Color LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution461k dot461k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Canon PowerShot SX510 HS Canon PowerShot SX540 HS
      Viewfinder
      Shutter Canon PowerShot SX510 HS Canon PowerShot SX540 HS
      Min Shutter Speed15 sec15 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/1600 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting3.8 fps5.9 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 5.9 fps at 20.3 MP
      Flash Canon PowerShot SX510 HS Canon PowerShot SX540 HS
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      on
      slow synchro
      off      		Auto
      on
      off
      slow synchro
      Flash Range5.00 m5.50 m at Auto ISO
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash Connection
      Exposure Canon PowerShot SX510 HS Canon PowerShot SX540 HS
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesManual, Program
      Exposure Compensation±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing
      Video Canon PowerShot SX510 HS Canon PowerShot SX540 HS
      Internal Recording ModesMP4/H.264/MPEG-4
      1920 x 1080p at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [24 to 35 Mb/s]
      1280 x 720 at 29.97 fps [8 Mb/s]
      640 x 480 at 29.97 fps [3 Mb/s]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Canon PowerShot SX510 HS Canon PowerShot SX540 HS
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Mini
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Canon PowerShot SX510 HS Canon PowerShot SX540 HS
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Environmental Canon PowerShot SX510 HS Canon PowerShot SX540 HS
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity10 to 90%
      Physical Canon PowerShot SX510 HS Canon PowerShot SX540 HS
      Dimensions104 x 70 x 80 mm (4.09 x 2.76 x 3.15")120 x 82 x 92 mm (4.72 x 3.23 x 3.62")
      Weight (inc. batteries)349 g (0.77 lb / 12.31 oz)442 g (0.97 lb / 15.59 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.2 x 5.7 x 4.2"7.1 x 6.3 x 5.2"
      Package Weight1.3 lb1.87 lb
      Power and Storage Canon PowerShot SX510 HS Canon PowerShot SX540 HS
      Battery PackNB-6LHNB-6LH
      Battery Life250 shots205 shots
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Canon PowerShot SX510 HS Canon PowerShot SX540 HS
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
      Orientation Sensor


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