Sony ZV-E10 vs Canon PowerShot SX540 HS

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      Specifications

      General Sony ZV-E10 Canon PowerShot SX540 HS
      BrandSonyCanon
      ModelZV-E10PowerShot SX540 HS
      MSRP$700 (body only), $800 (w/16-50 lens)$399.99
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeMirrorlessBridge
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony ZV-E10 Canon PowerShot SX540 HS
      Sensor TypeCMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.6 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels25.0 Megapixel21.1 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.2 Megapixel20.3 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 32,00080 - 3,200
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 51,200
      Photo Sony ZV-E10 Canon PowerShot SX540 HS
      ProcessorBIONZ XDIGIC 6
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40005184 x 3888
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG
      JPEG Quality LevelsExtra fine, fine, standardSuperfine, fine
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature Filter, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade, Underwater
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Sony ZV-E10 Canon PowerShot SX540 HS
      Focusing SystemFast Hybrid AF (Phase-detection / Contrast-detection)
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-3 to +20 EV
      Number of Focus Points425
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Sony ZV-E10 Canon PowerShot SX540 HS
      Lens MountSony E
      Crop Factor1.5x
      Focal Length4.3 - 215 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 1200 mm
      Optical Zoom50x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.4 - 6.5
      Min Normal Focus Distance5 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance0 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Gyroscopic Stabilization
      Screen Sony ZV-E10 Canon PowerShot SX540 HS
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution920k dot461k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony ZV-E10 Canon PowerShot SX540 HS
      Viewfinder
      Shutter Sony ZV-E10 Canon PowerShot SX540 HS
      Shutter TypeElectronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec15 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting11.0 fps5.9 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 11 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 116 Frames (JPEG) / 46 Frames (Raw)Up to 5.9 fps at 20.3 MP
      Flash Sony ZV-E10 Canon PowerShot SX540 HS
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      on
      off
      slow synchro
      Flash Range5.50 m at Auto ISO
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL
      External Flash ConnectionIntelligent Hot Shoe
      Exposure Sony ZV-E10 Canon PowerShot SX540 HS
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityManual, Program
      Metering Range-2 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±5 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments)
      Video Sony ZV-E10 Canon PowerShot SX540 HS
      Internal Recording ModesXAVC S 4:2:0 8-Bit
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 24/25/29.97 fps [60 to 100 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps [16 to 100 Mbps]
      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 FormatsMPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 19201920 x 1080
      External Recording Modes4:2:2 8-Bit via HDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) up to 29.97 fps
      Webcam Functionality
      Tally/Front Recording Light
      Gamma CurveHDR-HLG, Sony S-Log 2, Sony S-Log 3
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit13 hours
      Terminals Sony ZV-E10 Canon PowerShot SX540 HS
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Power I/O1 x USB-C Input/Output
      Other I/O1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Mini
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMultipleStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony ZV-E10 Canon PowerShot SX540 HS
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control
      Environmental Sony ZV-E10 Canon PowerShot SX540 HS
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity10 to 90%
      Physical Sony ZV-E10 Canon PowerShot SX540 HS
      Dimensions115 x 64 x 45 mm (4.53 x 2.52 x 1.77")120 x 82 x 92 mm (4.72 x 3.23 x 3.62")
      Weight (inc. batteries)343 g (0.76 lb / 12.10 oz)442 g (0.97 lb / 15.59 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)12.5 x 9.5 x 7.1"7.1 x 6.3 x 5.2"
      Package Weight1.35 lb1.87 lb
      Power and Storage Sony ZV-E10 Canon PowerShot SX540 HS
      Battery PackNP-FW50NB-6LH
      Battery Life440 shots205 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo Hybrid (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Sony ZV-E10 Canon PowerShot SX540 HS
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Included AccessoriesRechargeable Battery NP-FW50, AC Adaptor, Shoulder strap, USB-A to USB-C cable (USB 2.0), Wind Screen ,Wind Screen Adaptor, Body cap, Power code


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