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Canon PowerShot SX540HS 20.3MP Digital Camera vs Canon EOS 40D 10.10MP DSLR Camera comparison

 Compare Canon PowerShot SX540HS 20.3MP Digital Camera
Canon PowerShot SX540HS 20.3MP Digital Camera
Compare Canon EOS 40D 10.10MP DSLR Camera
Canon EOS 40D 10.10MP DSLR Camera
key specs
Camera TypeDigital CameraDSLR Camera
Effective Pixels20.3 MP10.1 MP
Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
Display Size3 inch3 inch
Battery TypeLithium ionAA Alkaline Battery
Display Type-TFT
general
BrandCanonCanon
ModelPowerShot SX540HS 20.3MP Digital CameraEOS 40D 10.10MP DSLR Camera
Model NamePowerShot SX540HSEOS 40D
SeriesPowerShotEOS
ColorBlackBlack
TypeDigital CameraDSLR Camera
Effective Pixels20.3 MP10.1 MP
Dimensions(WxHxD)30.5 x 25.9 x 21.8 cm145.5 x 107.8 x 73.5 mm
Face DetectionYes-
Wide AngleYes-
Temperature0 to 400 to 40
Model Number-40D
Weight-740 GM
Maximum Burst-Yes
sensor features
Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
ISO RatingISO 80 - 1600-
Maximum ISO1600 ISO6400 ISO
Sensor TechnologyCMOS-
Sensor Size-22.2 x 14.8 mm
lens features
Optical Zoom50x-
Aperture RangeF3.4 - F6.5-
Manual FocusYes-
Other Lens Features100x ZoomPlus, Type Iris Diaphragm, F/Number f/3.4 - f/8.0 W, f/6.5 - f/8.0 T-
Lens Mount-Canon EF mount
Lens Construction-11 elements in 9 groups
Compatible Lens-Canon EF, EF-S, TS-E, and MP-E lenses
Color Filter-Primary RGB Color Filter
focus features
Focus ModeAutofocus Continuous, Servo AF, Manual FocusManual focus Autofocus Live View image interrupted for AF
Focus Range0 cm - Infinity W, 1.3 m - Infinity TEV -0.5 ~18 ISO 100 at 73A DegreeF/23A DegreeC
Auto FocusYes-
Metering ModesEvaluative, Center-weighted Average, SpotEvaluative metering linked to all AF pointsPartial metering approx. 9% of viewfinderSpot metering approx. 3.8% of viewfinderCenter-weighted average metering
Other Focus FeaturesControl System Autofocus Continuous, Servo AF, Manual Focus, AF Frame Face AiAF, Center, Tracking AF-
Focus Points-9 cross-type AF points, including center AF point fully functional with f/5.6 or faster lenses
White Balancing-Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent Light, Flash, Custom WB setting, user-set Color Temperature 2,500~10,000K
exposure features
Spot MeterYesYes
AE Lock/Exposure Lock-Yes
Exposure Compensation-+/-3 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-half increments
Manual Exposure-Yes
shutter features
Self-timerYesYes
Continuous Shots5.9 Shots/secHigh speed Max 6.5 shots/sec. Low speed Max 3 shots/sec.
Shutter Type-Vertical-travel, mechanical, focal-plane shutter with all speeds electronically controlled
Shutter Speed-1/8000 to 30 sec. 1/3-stop increments, X-sync at 1/250 sec.
Release Modes-Soft-touch electromagnetic release
flash features
Built-in FlashYesYes
Flash ModesAuto, On, Slow Synchro, OffAuto pop-up, retractable, built-in flash in the pentaprism
Flash Compensation-2 stops in 1/3- and 1/2-stop increments
image features
Maximum Resolution5184 x 3888-
Image StabilizerYes-
Image Format-JPEG, RAW Canon CR2
Gross Pixel-10.50 MP
Image Sizing-JPEG/Large Approx. 3.5MB 3,888 x 2,592JPEG/Medium Approx. 2.1MB 2,816 x 1,880JPEG/Small Approx. 1.2MB 1,936 x 1,288RAW Approx. 12.4MB 3,888 x 2,592sRAW Approx. 7.1MB 1,936 x 1,288
Still Image Size-3,888 x 2,592
display features
Display Size3 inch3 inch
LCD Display Image Resolution461000 dotsapprox. 230000 dots
LCD Display Video Resolution1920 x 1080-
Other Display FeaturesWide Viewing Angle-
Display Type-TFT
Display Resolution-Approx. 230,000 pixels
LCD Display-TFT Color LCD
connectivity features
WifiYes-
Wireless ConnectivityYes-
storage and power features
Power SupplyBattery Pack NB-6LH-
Battery TypeLithium ionAA Alkaline Battery
Battery Life205 hNumber of shots approx. *The above figures apply with a fully-charged Battery Pack BP-511A *The figures above are based on CIPA Camera & Imaging Products Association testing standards
Power Requirement-7.4 V DC
modes and functions features
Shooting ModesM, AV, TV, P, Live View Control, Hybrid Auto, Auto, Creative Shot, Sports, SCN, Movie Standard, Short Clip, iFrame Movie1 Live View shooting 2 Remote Live View shooting with a personal computer installed with EOS Utility
Scene ModesPortrait, Smart Shutter Smile, Wink Self-timer, Face Self-timer, Handheld Night Scene, Low Light, Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Soft Focus, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Fireworks-
Silent Shooting-Provided Mode 1 and 2
Drive Modes-Single, High-speed continuous, Low-speed continuous, and Self-timer 10 sec. or 2 sec. delay
viewfinder features
View Finder-Yes
View Finder Type-Eye-level SLR with solid glass pentaprism
Viewfinder Coverage-95%
Viewfinder Magnification-0.95x -1 dpt with 50mm lens at infinity
Viewpoint Dioptric Adjustment--3.0 to +1.0 diopter
Viewfinder Eye Point-22mm
Other Viewfinder Features-AF AF points, focus confirmation light, Exposure shutter speed, aperture, ISO speed, AE lock, exposure level, spot metering circle, exposure warning, Flash flash ready, flash exposure compensation, high-speed sync, FE lock, red-eye reduction light, Image monochrome shooting, maximum burst, white balance correction, CF card information
audio and video features
Video Format-DCF 2.0 Exif 2.21 JPEG, RAW and RAW+JPEG simultaneous recording possible. Multiple options for recording images on a memory card.
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