key specs |
Camera Type | Digital Camera | DSLR Camera |
Effective Pixels | 20.3 MP | 16 MP |
Sensor Type | CMOS | CCD |
Display Size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Battery Type | Lithium ion | Lithium ion |
general |
Brand | Canon | Canon |
Model | PowerShot SX540HS 20.3MP Digital Camera | PowerShot SX170 16MP DSLR Camera |
Model Name | PowerShot SX540HS | PowerShot SX170 |
Series | PowerShot | PowerShot |
Color | Black | Black |
Type | Digital Camera | DSLR Camera |
Effective Pixels | 20.3 MP | 16 MP |
Dimensions(WxHxD) | 30.5 x 25.9 x 21.8 cm | 108 x 71 x 48.9 mm |
Face Detection | Yes | Yes |
Wide Angle | Yes | - |
Temperature | 0 to 40 | 0 to 40 |
Model Number | - | SX170 |
Weight | - | 228 GM |
sensor features |
Sensor Type | CMOS | CCD |
ISO Rating | ISO 80 - 1600 | - |
Maximum ISO | 1600 ISO | 1600 ISO |
Sensor Technology | CMOS | - |
lens features |
Optical Zoom | 50x | 16x |
Aperture Range | F3.4 - F6.5 | F3.5 - F8.0 W, F5.9 - F8.0 T |
Manual Focus | 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 | - |
Focal Length | - | 5.0 - 80.0 mm 35 mm Equivalent to 28 - 448 mm |
focus features |
Focus Mode | Autofocus Continuous, Servo AF, Manual Focus | - |
Focus Range | 0 cm - Infinity W, 1.3 m - 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 | - |
exposure features |
Spot Meter | Yes | - |
shutter features |
Self-timer | Yes | Yes |
Continuous Shots | 5.9 Shots/sec | Yes, 0.8 fps P Mode, 3.2 fps Low Light Mode |
Shutter Speed | - | 1/3200 sec |
flash features |
Built-in Flash | Yes | Yes |
Flash Modes | Auto, On, Slow Synchro, Off | Auto, On, Slow Synchro, Off |
Other Flash Features | - | External Flash EX-series Speedlite |
image features |
Maximum Resolution | 5184 x 3888 | - |
Image Stabilizer | Yes | Yes |
Aspect Ratio | - | 169, 32, 43, 11 |
Image Sizing | - | 4608 x 3456 L |
Still Image Size | - | 3246 x 2448 Medium 1, 1600 x 1200 Medium 2, 640 x 480 Small |
Slow Motion | - | Yes |
display features |
Display Size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
LCD Display Image Resolution | 461000 dots | 230000 dots |
LCD Display Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1280 x 720 |
Other Display Features | Wide Viewing Angle | - |
Display Resolution | - | 230,000 dots |
connectivity features |
Wifi | Yes | - |
Wireless Connectivity | Yes | - |
storage and power features |
Power Supply | Battery Pack NB-6LH | - |
Battery Type | Lithium ion | Lithium ion |
Battery Life | 205 h | - |
Batteries Included | - | Yes |
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 | M, Av, Tv, P, Live View Control, Auto, SCN, Creative Filters, Discreet, Movie |
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 | - | Yes, 1 - 50 cm W |