| key specs |
| Camera Type | Digital Camera | Digital Camera |
| Effective Pixels | 20.3 MP | 12.8 MP |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Display Size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Battery Type | Lithium ion | Lithium ion |
| Display Type | - | TFT LCD |
| general |
| Brand | Canon | Canon |
| Model | PowerShot SX540HS 20.3MP Digital Camera | PowerShot G1 X Mark 2 12.8MP Digital Camera |
| Model Name | PowerShot SX540HS | PowerShot G1 X Mark 2 |
| Series | PowerShot | PowerShot |
| Color | Black | Black & Orange |
| Type | Digital Camera | Digital Camera |
| Effective Pixels | 20.3 MP | 12.8 MP |
| Dimensions(WxHxD) | 30.5 x 25.9 x 21.8 cm | 6.6 x 11.6 x 7.4 cm |
| Face Detection | Yes | - |
| Wide Angle | Yes | Yes |
| Temperature | 0 to 40 | 0 to 40 |
| Model Number | - | G1X Mark 2 |
| Ports | - | Mobile Device Connect Button, NFC Compatibility |
| Accessory Shoe | - | Hot Shoe |
| sensor features |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| ISO Rating | ISO 80 - 1600 | - |
| Maximum ISO | 1600 ISO | 12800 ISO |
| Sensor Technology | CMOS | CMOS |
| Other Sensor Features | - | ISO Speed Standard Output Sensitivity, Recommended Exposure Index Auto ISO 100 - 12800, 1/3 Step Increments |
| lens features |
| Optical Zoom | 50x | 5x |
| Aperture Range | F3.4 - F6.5 | F2 - F3.9 |
| Manual Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Other Lens Features | 100x ZoomPlus, Type Iris Diaphragm, F/Number f/3.4 - f/8.0 W, f/6.5 - f/8.0 T | Aperture Type Iris Diaphragm, F2 - F16 W, F3.9 - F16 T |
| Focal Length | - | 12.5 W - 62.5 T mm 35 mm Film Equivalent 24 W - 120 T mm |
| focus features |
| Focus Mode | Autofocus Continuous, Servo AF, Manual Focus | Auto / Manual |
| Focus Range | 0 cm - Infinity W, 1.3 m - Infinity T | Focusing Range 5 cm 2.0 inch - Infinity W, 85 cm 2.8 ft - Infinity T |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Metering Modes | Evaluative, Center-weighted Average, Spot | Evaluative, Center-weighted Average, Spot |
| Other Focus Features | Control System Autofocus Continuous, Servo AF, Manual Focus, AF Frame Face AiAF, Center, Tracking AF | Control System Autofocus Continuous, Servo AF, Manual Focus, AF Frame Face AiAF, 1-point, Touch AF is Available |
| exposure features |
| Spot Meter | Yes | Yes |
| shutter features |
| Self-timer | Yes | - |
| Continuous Shots | 5.9 Shots/sec | 5.2 Shots/sec |
| Shutter Speed | - | Shutter Speed 15 - 1/4000 sec in Tv Mode, 250 - 1/4000 sec in M Mode |
| flash features |
| Built-in Flash | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Modes | Auto, On, Slow Synchro, Off | Auto, On, Slow Synchro, Off |
| External Flash | - | Yes |
| Other Flash Features | - | Number of Shots Eco Mode 300 Images CIPA Compliant, Dimensions CIPA Compliant 116.3 x 74.0 x 66.2 mm, Eco Mode |
| image features |
| Maximum Resolution | 5184 x 3888 | - |
| Image Stabilizer | Yes | Yes |
| Aspect Ratio | - | 32, 43 |
| Gross Pixel | - | 13.1 MP |
| Image Processor | - | DIGIC 6 Image Processor |
| display features |
| Display Size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| LCD Display Image Resolution | 461000 dots | 1040000 dots |
| LCD Display Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Other Display Features | Wide Viewing Angle | LCD Monitor Features Touch Screen Panel Capacitive Type, Tilt Type |
| Display Type | - | TFT LCD |
| Display Resolution | - | 1,040,000 dots |
| LCD Display | - | TFT LCD |
| connectivity features |
| Wifi | Yes | - |
| Wireless Connectivity | Yes | Yes |
| storage and power features |
| Power Supply | Battery Pack NB-6LH | - |
| Battery Type | Lithium ion | Lithium ion |
| Battery Life | 205 h | 240 hours |
| modes and functions features |
| Shooting Modes | M, AV, TV, P, Live View Control, Hybrid Auto, Auto, Creative Shot, Sports, SCN, Movie Standard, Short Clip, iFrame Movie | C1, C2, M, AV, TV, P, Hybrid Auto, Auto, Creative Shot, SCN, Creative Filters, Movie, Portrait, Smart Shutter, Star, Handheld Night Scene, Underwater, Snow, Fireworks, High Dynamic Range, Nostalgic, Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Background Defocus, Soft Focus, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Standard, iFrame Movie, Smile, Wink Self-timer, Face Self-timer, Star Portrait, Star Nightscape, Star Trails, Star Time-lapse Movie, Shooting Movies is Possible with the Movie Button |
| Scene Modes | Portrait, 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 | - |
| HD Support | - | Yes |
| Macro Mode | - | 5 - 50 cm W 2.0 inch - 1.6 ft W |
| audio and video features |
| Video Features | - | Movies Recording Pixels 1920 x 1080 iFrame Movie, 1280 x 720 Digest Movie, 1280 x 720 / 640 x 480 Miniature Effect, 1920 x 1080 / 1280 x 720 / 640 x 480 Other than the Above, Frame Rate 30 fps |