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Comparison of Canon PowerShot SX540 HS and Pentax XG-1 [S]ave

Attribute
Pentax XG-1 ×
Canon PowerShot SX540 HS ×
General
ModelPentax XG-1Canon PowerShot SX540 HS
BrandPentaxCanon
Manufacturer urlhttps://us.ricoh-imaging.com/https://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberXG-1SX540 HS
Camera formatEVFMid-Sized
Release year (year)20142016
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)119120
Width (mm)9792
Height (mm)8982
Weight (g)567442
Waterproof--
Predecessor-Canon SX530 HS
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Effective megapixels (MP)1620.3
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.07
Sensor width (mm)6.176.17
Sensor height (mm)4.554.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.341.19
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filter-None
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization+-
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2304 x 1728(4.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3072(14.2 mp 3:2)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1536 x 1536(2.4 mp 1:1)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1368(2.8 mp 3:2)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2736 x 2736(7.5 mp 1:1)
  • 3648 x 2048(7.5 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2432(8.9 mp 3:2)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3888 x 3888(15.1 mp 1:1)
  • 480 x 480(0.2 mp 1:1)
  • 5184 x 2912(15.1 mp 16:9)
  • 5184 x 3456(17.9 mp 3:2)
  • 5184 x 3888(20.2 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 360(0.2 mp 16:9)
  • 640 x 424(0.3 mp other)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
Continuous-mode (fps)95.9
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)6060
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (AVC/H.264 with stereo sound)MP4 (Image: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (Stereo))
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lenssmc PENTAX zoom lens, 15 elements in13 groups with 6 aspherical elementsCanon Zoom Lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 1,248.0024.00 - 1,200.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)6.003.00 - 215.00
Zoom ratio (x)5250
Aperture range (f)0.360.15 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)605
Macro focus range (cm)-0 - 50
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection: Single-AF, Multi-AF, Object Tracking , Face detection AF, Cont. AFContrast Detection; Face Detect AiAF, Single AF point (center or face select and track)
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus-+
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDNo / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF: 200K-dot LCD with diopter adjustment dial (diopter range unavailable)-
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder+-
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)460,000461,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)810
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)3,2003,200
Minimum iso (native)10080
Iso settingsAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto, ISO 80 - 3200
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • 10000k)
  • 3000k
  • 3500
  • 5500
  • 7000
  • 9000k
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temp (1900k
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent cwf
  • incandescent
  • manual wb
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 301/2000 - 15
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti-segment, Center-weighted, Spot; Face detection supportedEvaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot; Facial brightness is evaluated in Face Detection AF
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesFace Beautifier, Handheld Night, Screen Mode, Pet Mode, Sunset, Fireworks, Multi Exposure, Sport,Night Portrait, LandscapeLive View Control, Creative Shot (Auto, Retro, Monochrome, Special and Natural effects), Portrait, Smart Shutter (Smile, Wink Self-timer
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • flash auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • red-eye reduction
  • slow sync.
  • slow sync.+ red-eye
  • auto
  • manual flash on / off
  • red-eye reduction available
  • slow synchro
Flash range descriptionISO 800: Wide: 1.64 ft - 20 ft; Tele: approx. 3.9 ft - 12 ftAuto ISO: 1.6 ft. - 18 ft. (W), 4.3 - 9.8 ft. (T) (50cm - 5.5m (W), (1.3 - 3.0m (T))
Flash exposure compensation-+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs support-UHS-I
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)15-
Included memory typeInternal-
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi-+
NFC-+
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant-+
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional infrared
  • via wi-fi
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • micro (type-d) hdmi
  • mini hdmi (type-c)
  • mini-b usb
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)95.9
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)240205
Battery life, video (minutes)-45
Battery form factorProprietary LB-060Proprietary NB-6LH
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary LB-060 Lithium-ion rechargeabe1 x Proprietary NB-6LH Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)-+
Dedicated battery charger included-+
Internal charging supported--



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