Nikon Coolpix P900 with Canon PowerShot SX540 HS Overview
Let's compare Canon PowerShot SX540 HS with Nikon Coolpix P900.
These models are included in the Small Sensor Superzoom cameras.
Canon SX540 HS was released in 2016, and Nikon P900 in 2015.
PowerShot SX540 HS is newer, which is a plus. Coolpix P900 1 years older.
However 1 years, the difference is not so bad.
The sensor resolution of PowerShot SX540 HS is greater than that of Coolpix P900. However, the difference of 4 MP is not very significant.
The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the second camera (Coolpix P900), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight.
A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark.
At Nikon P900, the maximum ISO is greater by 3200.
Both cameras have Optical image stabilization.
Both cameras feature a 3-inch fixed screen.
Coolpix P900 has electronic viewfinder, and the PowerShot SX540 HS doesn’t have.
Viewfinder Coolpix P900 has a higher resolution of 921k dots, PowerShot SX540 HS has a resolution of no electronic viewfinderk dots.
Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Canon PowerShot SX540 HS has 7.0 fps continuous shooting.
Canon PowerShot SX540 HS has 7.0 fps continuous shooting.
| General |
PowerShot SX540 HS |
Coolpix P900 |
| Brand |
Canon
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Nikon
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| Model |
PowerShot SX540 HS |
Coolpix P900 |
| Announced |
January, 2016 |
March, 2015 |
| Body Type |
SLR-like (bridge) |
SLR-like (bridge) |
| Lens |
| Lens Mount |
fixed lens |
fixed lens |
| Manual Focus |
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| Focal Lens Multiplier |
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| Number of Lenses |
0 |
0 |
| Macro Focus Range |
0 |
1 |
| Screen |
| Screen Size |
3" |
3" |
| Screen Type |
Fixed |
Articulated |
| Screen Resolution |
461k pixels |
921k pixels |
| Touch Screen |
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| Live View |
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| Viewfinder |
| Viewfinder |
None |
Electronic |
| Viewfinder Resolution |
no electronic viewfinder |
| Viewfinder Coverage |
n/a% |
100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification |
0.0 |
0.0 |
| Autofocus |
| AF Touch |
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| AF Continuous |
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| AF Single |
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| AF Tracking |
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| AF Selective |
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| AF Center |
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| AF Multi Area |
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| AF Live View |
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| AF Face Detection |
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| AF Contrast Detection |
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| AF Phase Detection |
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| Number of Focus Points |
0 |
0 |
| Number of Cross Focus Points |
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| Photography Features |
| RAW Support |
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| Min Shutter Speed |
1/15 sec |
1/15 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed |
1/2000 sec |
1/4000 sec |
| Continuous Shooting |
5.9 fps |
7.0 fps |
| Shutter Priority |
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| Aperture Priority |
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| Manual Exposure Mode |
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| Exposure Compensation |
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| Custom White Balance |
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| Image Stabilization |
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| Built-in Flash |
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| Flash Range |
5.50 |
11.50 |
| Flash Modes |
Auto, on, off, slow synchro |
n/a |
| External Flash |
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| AE Bracketing |
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| AE Bracketing Range |
±2 EV |
±2 EV |
| WB Bracketing |
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| Sensor |
| Sensor Size |
1/2.3 |
1/2.3 |
| Sensor Type |
BSI-CMOS |
CMOS |
| Sensor Dimensions |
6.16 x 4.62 mm |
6.16 x 4.62 mm |
| Sensor Area |
28.5 mm² |
28.5 mm² |
| Sensor Resolution |
20 MP |
16 MP |
| Max Image Resolution |
5184 x 3888 |
4608 x 3456 |
| Max Native ISO |
3200 |
6400 |
| Min Native ISO |
80 |
100 |
| Max Boosted ISO |
0 |
12800 |
| Min Boosted ISO |
0 |
0 |
| Video Features |
| 4K |
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| Max Video Resolution |
1920 x 1080 |
1920 x 1080 |
| Video Formats |
MPEG-4, H.264 |
MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Timelapse Recording |
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| Microphone Port |
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| Headphone Port |
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| Exposure Modes |
| Multi-Segment |
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| Average |
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| Spot |
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| Partial |
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| AF-Area |
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| Center Weighted |
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| Connectivity |
| GPS |
None |
Built-In |
| Wireless Connectivity |
Built-In |
Built-In |
| Bluetooth |
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| HDMI |
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| USB |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Battery |
| Battery Life |
205 shots |
360 shots |
| Battery Type |
Battery Pack |
Battery Pack |
| Battery Model |
NB-6LH |
EN-EL23 |
| Physical |
| Weight |
442 g |
899 g |
| Physical Dimensions |
120 x 82 x 92 mm |
140 x 103 x 137 mm |
| Environmental Sealing |
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| Water Proof |
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| Dust Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Crush Proof |
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| Freeze Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Storage |
| Storage Type |
SD/SDHC/SDXC |
SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage Slots |
1 |
1 |
| Other Features |
| Self Timer |
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| Selfie Friendly |
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