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Predecessor: |
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Canon SX530 HS
SX530 HS vs SX540 HS
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Successor: |
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Model Number: |
P510 |
SX540 HS |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
EVF |
Mid-Sized |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
Yes |
Retail Price: |
$429.95 |
$399.99 |
Street Price: |
$648.98 |
$364.00 |
Date Available: |
2012-02-15 |
2016-03-15 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
19.8 oz
(560 g)
includes batteries
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15.6 oz
(442 g)
includes batteries
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Size: |
4.7 x
3.3 x
4.0 in.
(120 x
83 x
102 mm)
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4.7 x
3.2 x
3.6 in.
(120 x
82 x
92 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CMOS |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
BSI |
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Effective Megapixels: |
16.1 |
20.3 |
Sensor Format: |
1/2.3 inch |
1/2.3 inch |
Sensor size: |
28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
1.34 microns |
1.19 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
n/a |
n/a |
Aspect Ratio: |
4:3 |
4:3 |
Color Filter Type: |
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RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
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None |
Self-Cleaning: |
No |
No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
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DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
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DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
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DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
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Image Resolution: |
4608 x 3456
(15.9 MP,
4:3), 3264 x 2448
(8.0 MP,
4:3), 2272 x 1704
(3.9 MP,
4:3), 1600 x 1200
(1.9 MP,
4:3), 640 x 480
(0.3 MP,
4:3), 4608 x 2592
(11.9 MP,
16:9), 1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9), 4608 x 3072
(14.2 MP,
3:2), 3456 x 3456
(11.9 MP,
1:1) |
5184 x 3888
(20.2 MP,
4:3), 5184 x 3456
(17.9 MP,
3:2), 5184 x 2912
(15.1 MP,
16:9), 3888 x 3888
(15.1 MP,
1:1), 3648 x 2736
(10.0 MP,
4:3), 3648 x 2432
(8.9 MP,
3:2), 3648 x 2048
(7.5 MP,
16:9), 2736 x 2736
(7.5 MP,
1:1), 2048 x 1536
(3.1 MP,
4:3), 2048 x 1368
(2.8 MP,
3:2), 1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9), 1536 x 1536
(2.4 MP,
1:1), 640 x 480
(0.3 MP,
4:3), 640 x 424
(0.3 MP,
Other), 640 x 360
(0.2 MP,
16:9), 480 x 480
(0.2 MP,
1:1) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3), MPO |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3) |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
7.0 |
5.9 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30p)
1280x720 (30p)
960x540 (30p)
640x480 (30p)
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1920x1080 (60p/30p)
1280x720 (30p)
640x480 (30p)
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Movie File Format: |
MOV (Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Audio: AAC stereo) |
MP4 (Image: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (Stereo)) |
Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
Yes |
Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
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HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
n/a |
n/a |
Lens: |
Zoom-Nikkor ED VR; 14 elements in 10 groups |
Canon Zoom Lens |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
24 -
1,000mm
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24 -
1,200mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
4.3 -
180mm
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4.3 -
215mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
42.00x |
50.00x |
Aperture Range: |
f/3.0 (wide) / f/5.9 (tele) - f/8.3 |
f/3.4 (W) / f/6.5 (T) - ?? |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
50 cm to Infinity
19.7 in to Infinity
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5 cm to Infinity
2.0 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
1 cm to Infinity
0.4 in to Infinity
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0 -
50 cm
0.0 -
19.7 in
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Filter Thread: |
n/a |
n/a |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
Yes |
Yes |
Digital Zoom: |
Yes |
Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: |
Up to 2x |
Up to 4x |
Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
Contrast Detection: Auto (9-area automatic selection), Center, Face priority, Manual with 99 focus areas, Subject tracking |
Contrast Detection; Face Detect AiAF, Single AF point (center or face select and track) |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
EVF / LCD
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No / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
EVF |
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Focus Peaking: |
No |
No |
EVF Resolution: |
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n/a
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
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Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
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Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
No |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
921,000 dots
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461,000 dots
(153,600 px)
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Touchscreen: |
No |
No |
Articulating Screen: |
Yes |
No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
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No |
Selfie Screen: |
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No |
Max Playback Zoom: |
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10.0x |
Top Deck Display: |
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No |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
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3200 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
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80 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto (auto gain from ISO 100 to 1600), Fixed range auto (ISO 100 to 400, 100 to 800), ISO 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, Hi 1 (equivalent to 6400), Hi 2 (equivalent to 12800 in High ISO monochrome special effects mode) |
Auto, ISO 80 - 3200 |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Manual |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/2000 - 8 sec |
1/2000 - 15 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
No |
No |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 2.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
224-segment Matrix, Center-weighted, Spot |
Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot; Facial brightness is evaluated in Face Detection AF |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
Beach, Close Up, Copy, Dusk/Dawn, Easy Panorama, Fireworks Show, Food, Museum, Night Portrait, Panorama Assist, Party/Indoor, Pet Portrait, Portrait, Snow, Sports, Sunset, 3D Photography; Special Effects including Soft Focus, Sepia, High Key, Low Key, High Contrast and Monochrome |
Live View Control, Creative Shot (Auto, Retro, Monochrome, Special and Natural effects), 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 |
Self Timer: |
10 or 2 seconds |
2, 10, Custom seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
Yes |
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High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
Yes |
Flash Modes: |
Auto, Auto w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash Off, Flash On, w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash Off; Slow Syncro |
Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro; Red-Eye Reduction available |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
n/a |
n/a |
Flash Range Description: |
Auto ISO: [W]: 0.5 to 8.0m (1ft. 8 in. to 26ft).; [T]: 1.5 to 4.5m (5ft. to 14ft.) |
Auto ISO: 1.6 ft. - 18 ft. (W), 4.3 - 9.8 ft. (T) (50cm - 5.5m (W), (1.3 - 3.0m (T)) |
Max Flash Sync: |
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Flash Exposure Compensation: |
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+/- 2.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
n/a |
n/a |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
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No |
Usable Memory Types: |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
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UHS-I |
Other Memory: |
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Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
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No |
Uncompressed Format: |
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Movie File Format: |
MOV (Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Audio: AAC stereo) |
MP4 (Image: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (Stereo)) |
Included Memory: |
90.0 MB |
No memory included |
Included Memory Type: |
Internal |
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Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
Yes |
NFC: |
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Yes |
Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
Microphone Jack: |
No |
No |
Headphone Jack: |
No |
No |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: |
No |
Yes |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
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Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
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Via Wi-Fi |
Connections (extended): |
Mini HDMI |
Mini HDMI (Type-C), Mini-B USB |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
1.94 |
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Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
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Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
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Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
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JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
7.0 |
5.9 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
5 |
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RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.54 seconds |
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Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
0.66 seconds |
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Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
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Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.106 seconds |
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Shutter Lag (notes): |
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Startup Time: |
1.5 seconds |
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Play -> Record Time: |
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Flash cycle time, full power: |
5.1 seconds |
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Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
240 shots |
205 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
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Battery Life, Video: |
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45 minutes
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary EN-EL5 |
Proprietary NB-6LH |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary EN-EL5 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary NB-6LH Lithium-ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
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Yes |
Internal Charging Supported: |
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No |
Included Software: |
Nikon ViewNX 2 CD-ROM |
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OS Compatibility: |
Windows, Mac OS |
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Notes & Features: |
Optical VR Image Stabilization, Tilting 3-inch 921K-dot LCD, 1080p Full HD Movies w/ Stereo Sound, 20 Scene modes, Easy Panorama mode, Built-in GPS, Subject Tracking AF, Smart Portrait System. Available in black or red. |
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