General | Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | Canon PowerShot SX30 IS |
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Brand | Canon | Canon |
Model | PowerShot SX540 HS | PowerShot SX30 IS |
Predecessor Model | Canon PowerShot SX20 IS | |
Successor Model | Canon PowerShot SX40 HS | |
MSRP | $399.99 | |
Camera Type | Point & Shoot | Point & Shoot |
Body Type | Bridge | Bridge |
Video Capture |
Sensor | Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | Canon PowerShot SX30 IS |
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Sensor Type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor Size | 1/2.3-inch | 1/2.3-inch |
Sensor Dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55 mm | 6.17 x 4.55 mm |
Total Pixels | 21.1 Megapixel | 14.5 Megapixel |
Effective Pixels | 20.3 Megapixel | 14.1 Megapixel |
Low Pass Filter | ||
Native ISO Range | 80 - 3,200 | 80 - 1,600 |
Photo | Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | Canon PowerShot SX30 IS |
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Processor | DIGIC 6 | DIGIC 4 |
Max Image Resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4320 x 3240 |
Other Resolutions | 3744 x 2104, 3072 x 2304, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | |
Image Aspect Ratios | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 | 4:3, 16:9 |
Image File Format | JPEG | |
JPEG Quality Levels | Superfine, fine | |
Timelapse Recording | ||
WB Bracketing |
Focus | Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | Canon PowerShot SX30 IS |
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Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Center Selective single-point Single Continuous Face Detection Live View | Multi-area Single Live View |
Number of Focus Points | 9 | |
Number of Cross-type Focus Points | 0 | |
Touch-to-Focus | ||
Live View Autofocus | ||
Contrast Detection for Autofocus | ||
Phase Detection for Autofocus |
Optics | Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | Canon PowerShot SX30 IS |
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Focal Length | 4.3 - 215 mm | |
35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range | 24 - 1200 mm | 24 - 840 mm |
Optical Zoom | 50x | 35x |
Maximum Aperture | f/3.4 - 6.5 | f/2.7 - 5.8 |
Min Normal Focus Distance | 5 cm | |
Min Macro Focus Distance | 0 cm | 0 cm |
Image Stabilization |
Screen | Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | Canon PowerShot SX30 IS |
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Screen Type | Fixed | Fully Articulated |
Screen Technology | TFT LCD | |
Touch Screen | ||
Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen | ||
Screen Size | 3.0" | 2.70" |
Screen Resolution | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Top LCD Screen | ||
Live View |
Viewfinder | Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | Canon PowerShot SX30 IS |
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Viewfinder | Electronic |
Shutter | Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | Canon PowerShot SX30 IS |
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Min Shutter Speed | 15 sec | 15 sec |
Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/2000 sec | 1/3200 sec |
Max Continuous Shooting | 5.9 fps | 0.6 fps |
Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/buffer | Up to 5.9 fps at 20.3 MP |
Flash | Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | Canon PowerShot SX30 IS |
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Built-in Flash | ||
Flash Modes | Auto on off slow synchro | Auto On Off Red-Eye Slow Sync Fill-in |
Flash Range | 5.50 m at Auto ISO | 6.80 m |
External Flash Connectivity | ||
External Flash Connection | Shoe Mount |
Exposure | Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | Canon PowerShot SX30 IS |
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Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot | Multi Center-weighted Spot |
Exposure Modes | Manual, Program | |
Exposure Compensation | ±2 (at 1/3 EV increments) | ±2 (at 1/3 EV increments) |
Exposure Bracketing |
Video | Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | Canon PowerShot SX30 IS |
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Internal Recording Modes | MP4/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 Formats | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1280 x 720 |
Unlimited Video Recording |
Terminals | Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | Canon PowerShot SX30 IS |
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USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
HDMI Output | Mini | |
Speaker | Mono | Mono |
Built-in Microphone | Stereo | Stereo |
Microphone Input | ||
Headphone Output |
Connectivity | Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | Canon PowerShot SX30 IS |
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Built-in GPS | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi | Eye-Fi Connection possible | |
Wi-Fi Version | 802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz | |
Built-In Bluetooth | ||
NFC |
Environmental | Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | Canon PowerShot SX30 IS |
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Environmental Sealing | ||
Operating Temperature | 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C | |
Operating Humidity | 10 to 90% |
Physical | Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | Canon PowerShot SX30 IS |
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Dimensions | 120 x 82 x 92 mm (4.72 x 3.23 x 3.62") | 123 x 92 x 108 mm (4.84 x 3.62 x 4.25") |
Weight (inc. batteries) | 442 g (0.97 lb / 15.59 oz) | 601 g (1.32 lb / 21.20 oz) |
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 7.1 x 6.3 x 5.2" | |
Package Weight | 1.87 lb |
Power and Storage | Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | Canon PowerShot SX30 IS |
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Battery Pack | NB-6LH | NB-7L |
Battery Life | 205 shots | |
External Storage | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus |
Other | Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | Canon PowerShot SX30 IS |
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Self Timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) |
Orientation Sensor | ||
Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System |
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