| key specs |
| Camera Type | Digital Camera | Digital Camera |
| Effective Pixels | 20.3 MP | 20 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 SX420IS 20MP Digital Camera |
| Model Name | PowerShot SX540HS | PowerShot SX420IS |
| Series | PowerShot | PowerShot |
| Color | Black | Red |
| Type | Digital Camera | Digital Camera |
| Effective Pixels | 20.3 MP | 20 MP |
| Dimensions(WxHxD) | 30.5 x 25.9 x 21.8 cm | 35.6 x 30.7 x 12.2 cm |
| Face Detection | Yes | Yes |
| Wide Angle | Yes | - |
| Temperature | 0 to 40 | 0 to 40 |
| sensor features |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CCD |
| ISO Rating | ISO 80 - 1600 | ISO 100 - 800 |
| Maximum ISO | 1600 ISO | 800 ISO |
| Sensor Technology | CMOS | - |
| lens features |
| Optical Zoom | 50x | 42x |
| Aperture Range | F3.4 - F6.5 | F3.5 - F6.6 |
| 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 | Image Stabilizer IS System Lens-shift Type, Aperture Type Iris Diaphragm, F/Number f/3.5 - f/8.0 W, f/6.6 - f/8.0 T, 42x Optical Zoom 24 mm - 1008 mm with 84x ZoomPlus |
| focus features |
| Focus Mode | Autofocus Continuous, Servo AF, Manual Focus | Autofocus Continuous, Servo AF |
| Focus Range | 0 cm - Infinity W, 1.3 m - Infinity T | 0 cm - Infinity W, 1.4 m - Infinity T, Macro 0 - 50 cm W |
| 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 | AF Frame Face AiAF, Center, Tracking AF |
| exposure features |
| Spot Meter | Yes | - |
| shutter features |
| Self-timer | Yes | - |
| Continuous Shots | 5.9 Shots/sec | Continuous Shooting AUTO, P Mode 0.5 Shots/sec, Low Light Mode 2.2 Shots/sec |
| flash features |
| Built-in Flash | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Modes | Auto, On, Slow Synchro, Off | Auto, On, Slow Synchro, Off |
| image features |
| Maximum Resolution | 5184 x 3888 | - |
| Image Stabilizer | Yes | Yes |
| Aspect Ratio | - | 40300 AM |
| display features |
| Display Size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| LCD Display Image Resolution | 461000 dots | 230000 dots |
| LCD Display Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | - |
| Other Display Features | Wide Viewing Angle | - |
| connectivity features |
| Wifi | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Connectivity | Yes | - |
| storage and power features |
| Power Supply | Battery Pack NB-6LH | Battery Pack NB-11LH |
| Battery Type | Lithium ion | Lithium ion |
| Battery Life | 205 h | - |
| 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 | Auto, P, Live View Control, Portrait, Face Self-timer, Low Light, Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Fireworks, Long Shutter, 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 | - |