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Canon SX540 HS
SX530 HS vs SX540 HS
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Model Number: |
Df |
SX530 HS |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
SLR |
Mid-Sized |
Currently Manufactured: |
Yes |
Yes |
Retail Price: |
$2999.95 |
$429.99 |
Street Price: |
$2,746.95 |
$258.95 |
Date Available: |
2013-11-30 |
2015-02-15 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
34.7 oz
(983 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
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15.6 oz
(442 g)
includes batteries
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Size: |
5.6 x
4.3 x
2.6 in.
(144 x
110 x
67 mm)
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4.7 x
3.2 x
3.6 in.
(120 x
82 x
92 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CMOS |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
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Effective Megapixels: |
16.2 |
16.0 |
Sensor Format: |
35mm |
1/2.3 inch |
Sensor size: |
860.4mm2 (36.00mm x 23.90mm) |
28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
7.31 microns |
1.34 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
1.0x |
n/a |
Aspect Ratio: |
3:2 |
4:3 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
Fixed |
None |
Self-Cleaning: |
Yes |
No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
89 |
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DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
24.6 |
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DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
13.1 |
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DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
3,279 |
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Image Resolution: |
4928 x 3280
(16.2 MP,
3:2), 3696 x 2456
(9.1 MP,
3:2), 2464 x 1640
(4.0 MP,
3:2), 3200 x 2128
(6.8 MP,
3:2), 2400 x 1592
(3.8 MP,
Other), 1600 x 1064
(1.7 MP,
3:2) |
4608 x 3456
(15.9 MP,
4:3), 4608 x 3072
(14.2 MP,
3:2), 4608 x 2592
(11.9 MP,
16:9), 3456 x 3456
(11.9 MP,
1:1), 3264 x 2448
(8.0 MP,
4:3), 3264 x 2176
(7.1 MP,
3:2), 3264 x 1832
(6.0 MP,
16:9), 2448 x 2448
(6.0 MP,
1:1), 2048 x 1536
(3.1 MP,
4:3), 2048 x 1368
(2.8 MP,
3:2), 1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9), 1536 x 1536
(2.4 MP,
1:1), 640 x 480
(0.3 MP,
4:3), 640 x 424
(0.3 MP,
Other), 640 x 360
(0.2 MP,
16:9), 480 x 480
(0.2 MP,
1:1), 2304 x 1728
(4.0 MP,
4:3) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG, NEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed, or uncompressed; RAW+JPEG; TIFF (RGB) |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3) |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
5.4 |
1.6 |
Can take movies: |
No |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
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1920x1080 (30p)
1280x720 (30p)
640x480 (30p)
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Movie File Format: |
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MP4 (Image: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (Stereo)) |
Composite Video Out: |
No |
Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
n/a |
Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
n/a |
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HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
Nikon F |
n/a |
Lens: |
AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G Special Edition |
Canon Zoom Lens |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
50mm |
24 -
1,200mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
50mm |
4.3 -
215mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
1.00x |
50.00x |
Aperture Range: |
f/1.8 - f/16; 7 diaphragm blades (circular) |
f/3.4 (W) / f/6.5 (T) - ??? |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
45 cm to Infinity
17.7 in to Infinity
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5 cm to Infinity
2.0 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
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0 -
50 cm
0.0 -
19.7 in
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Filter Thread: |
58.0mm |
n/a |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
No |
Yes |
Digital Zoom: |
No |
Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: |
n/a |
Up to 4x |
Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
39-point (9 cross type) TTL phase detection with 3D focus tracking via Nikon Multi-CAM 4800FX; Contrast-detect AF in Live View modes |
Contrast Detection; Face Detect AiAF, Single AF point (center or face select and track) |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
No |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
Optical / LCD
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No / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
SLR; eye-level pentaprism, fixed Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VIII focusing screen, 100% coverage, 0.7x magnification, 15mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter |
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Focus Peaking: |
No |
No |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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n/a
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
0.70x |
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Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
0.70x |
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Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
No |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.2 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
921,600 dots
(307,200 px)
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461,000 dots
(153,600 px)
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Touchscreen: |
No |
No |
Articulating Screen: |
No |
No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
No |
Selfie Screen: |
No |
No |
Max Playback Zoom: |
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10.0x |
Top Deck Display: |
Yes |
No |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
12800 |
3200 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
100 |
100 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto, 100 - 12,800, plus down to 50 in Lo-1, up to 204,800 in Hi-4 |
Auto, ISO 100 - 3200 |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto (2 types), Incandescent, Fluorescent (7 types), Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Preset manual (up to 4), Color temperature (2500-10000K), all with fine-tuning |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/4000 - 30 sec |
1/2000 - 15 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
No |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 3.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 2.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
2016-pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering III, Center-weighted (75% given to 8, 12, 15 or 20mm circle), Spot (4mm) centered on selected focus area |
Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot (Center); Facial brightness is evaluated in Face Detection AF |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
Built-in HDR mode |
Live View Control, Creative Shot (Auto, Retro, Monochrome, Special and Natural effects), Portrait, Smart Shutter (Smile, Wink Self-timer, Face Self-timer), High-Speed Burst, Low Light, Snow, Fireworks, Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect |
Self Timer: |
2/5/10/20s; 1-9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 seconds |
2, 10, Custom seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
Yes |
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High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
No |
Yes |
Flash Modes: |
Front curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, Auto FP High-Speed Sync supported |
Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro; Red-Eye Reduction available |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
n/a |
n/a |
Flash Range Description: |
n/a |
Auto ISO: 1.6 ft. - 18 ft. (W), 4.3 - 9.8 ft. (T) (50cm - 5.5m (W), (1.3 - 3.0m (T)) |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/250 |
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Flash Exposure Compensation: |
-3 to +1 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 2.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
ISO 518 Hot Shoe (safety lock provided), PC Sync terminal |
n/a |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
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Usable Memory Types: |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
UHS-I |
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Other Memory: |
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Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
No |
Uncompressed Format: |
NEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed, or uncompressed; RAW+JPEG; TIFF (RGB) |
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Movie File Format: |
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MP4 (Image: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (Stereo)) |
Included Memory: |
No memory included |
No memory included |
Included Memory Type: |
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Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
Yes |
NFC: |
No |
Yes |
Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
Microphone Jack: |
No |
No |
Headphone Jack: |
No |
No |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
Yes |
No |
Remote Control Type: |
Optional cable release, wired, wireless |
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Connections (extended): |
Type-C Mini HDMI, Accessory Terminal |
Mini (Type C) HDMI |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
0.54 |
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Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
0.54 |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
Unlimited |
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Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
0.53 |
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Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
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JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
5.4 |
1.6 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
Unlimited |
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RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
5.4 |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
29 |
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RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
5.4 |
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Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
22 |
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Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.27 seconds |
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Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
1.39 seconds |
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Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
0.233 seconds |
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Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.079 seconds |
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Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
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Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.054 seconds |
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Shutter Lag (notes): |
Full AF lag, wide-area mode, OVF = 0.493s
Full AF lag, Live View = 1.388s
Prefocused, Live View = 0.233s |
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Startup Time: |
0.6 seconds |
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Play -> Record Time: |
0.3 seconds |
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Flash cycle time, full power: |
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Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
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210 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
1400 shots |
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Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary EN-EL14a |
Proprietary NB-6LH |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary EN-EL14a Lithium-ion rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary NB-6LH Lithium-ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
No |
Yes |
Internal Charging Supported: |
No |
No |
Included Software: |
Nikon ViewNX 2 CD-ROM |
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OS Compatibility: |
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Notes & Features: |
Available in two-tone silver and black, or black. |
DIGIC 4+ processor, high-speed AF, Intelligent IS, zoom framing assist, built-in Wi-Fi with NFC. Available in black only. |