PowerShot SX540 HS Compact Camera

High-performance digital camera is a highly versatile camera for virtually anyone who wants to capture their favorite moments in full HD. Whether you're capturing something up close or in the distance, you'll be able to get the shot you want with its incredible 50x (24-1200mm) zoom power. 20.3 megapixel CMOS sensor delivers powerful imaging performance. Wireless connectivity means you can share your favorite images and videos with whomever you like, as well as easily transfer them to compatible devices. Zoom framing assist makes capturing those faraway moments even easier with the "Lock" feature. Working together with Face ID, the auto zoom has provides a better way to frame your subjects. Dynamic IS helps ensure virtually shake-free images at any zoom length. Near or far, the amazing zoom and high power of this camera is on hand to help capture the pictures you want.

Manufacturer Part Number
1067C001
EAN/UPC
0013803269338,013803269338
Full Product Specifications

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Type


20.3 Megapixel*, 1/2.3-inch CMOS

Total Pixels


Approx. 21.1 Megapixels

Effective Pixels


Approx. 20.3 Megapixels
* Image processing may cause a decrease in the number of pixels.

Lens

Focal Length


4.3 (W) - 215.0 (T) mm (35mm film equivalent: 24-1200mm)

Optical Zoom


50x

Digital Zoom


4x

Focusing Range


Normal: 2.0 in. (5.0cm) – infinity (W), 4.3 ft. (1.3m) – infinity (T) Auto/Manual: 0.0 in. (0.0cm) – infinity (W), 4.3 ft. (1.3m) – infinity (T) Macro: 0.0 in. – 1.6 ft. (0.0–50cm) (W)

Autofocus System


TTL Autofocus, Manual Focus

Viewfinder & Monitor

Viewfinder


Not available

LCD Monitor


3.0-inch TFT Color LCD with wide viewing angle (4:3)

LCD Pixels


Approx. 461,000 dots

LCD Coverage


Approx. 100%

Aperture and Shutter

Maximum Aperture


f/3.4 (W), f/6.5 (T)

Shutter Speed


1–1/2000 sec. 15–1/2000 sec. (in Tv and M modes)

Exposure Control

ISO Sensitivity


Auto, ISO 80–3200

Light Metering Method


Evaluative, Center Weighted Average, Spot

Exposure Control Method


Manual Exposure, Program Shift, Safety Shift, AE Lock

Exposure Compensation


Still Images: ±2 stops in 1/3-stop increments
Videos: ±3 stops in 1/3-stop increments (not available during shooting)

White Balance

White Balance Control


Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom

Flash

Built-in Flash


Auto, On, Slow Synchro, Off

Flash Range


1.6–18.0 ft. (W), 4.3–9.8 ft. (T)
50.0cm – 5.5m (W), 1.3–3.0m (T)

Flash Exposure Compensation


±2 stops in 1/3-stop increments

Shooting Specifications

Shooting Modes


M, Av, Tv, P, Live View Control, Hybrid Auto, Auto, Creative Shot1, Sports, Portrait, Smart Shutter2, Handheld Night Scene, Low Light, Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Soft Focus, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Fireworks, Standard (Movie), Short Clip (Movie), iFrame Movie

*1 Auto, Retro, Monochrome, Special and Natural effects
*2 Smile, Wink Self-Timer, Face Self-Timer
• Shooting movies is possible with the movie button

My Colors


My Colors Off, Vivid, Neutral, Sepia, Black & White, Positive Film, Lighter Skin Tone, Darker Skin Tone, Vivid Blue, Vivid Green, Vivid Red, Custom Color

Self Timer


Off / 2 sec. / 10 sec. / Custom

Wireless Control


Built-in Wi-Fi® and NFC

Continuous Shooting


Normal Continuous Shooting in Auto/P modes: Approx. 5.9 shots/sec.
Continuous Shooting AF in P mode: Approx. 4.4 shots/sec.
Continuous Shooting LV in P mode: Approx. 4.5 shots/sec.

• Under lighting conditions where flash does not fire automatically.
• Excluding RAW and RAW+JPEG.
• Until memory card becomes full.

Image Storage

Storage Media


SD/SDHC/SDXC and UHS-I Memory Cards

File Format


Design rule for Camera File system (DCF) compliant; DPOF (Version 1.1) compatible

Image Compression


Superfine / Fine

JPEG Compression Mode


Still Image: Exif. 2.3 (JPEG)
Video: MP4 (Image: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (Stereo))

Number of Recording Pixels


Still Images:
1) 16:9 – Large: 5184 x 2912; Medium 1: 3648 x 2048; Medium 2: 1920 x 1080; Small: 640 x 360
2) 3:2 – Large: 5184 x 3456; Medium 1: 3648 x 2432; Medium 2: 2048 x 1368; Small: 640 x 424
3) 4:3 – Large: 5184 x 3888; Medium 1: 3648 x 2736; Medium 2: 2048 x 1536; Medium: 2592 x 1944; Small: 640 x 480
4) 1:1 – Large: 3888 x 3888; Medium 1: 2736 x 2736; Medium 2: 1536 x 1536; Small: 480 x 480

Videos: Full HD 1920 x 1280: 59.94 fps / 29.97 fps
HD 1280 x 720: 29.97 fps
640 x 480: 29.97 fps

Playback Specifications

Playback Modes File


List/Play Digest Movies, Protect, Favorites, Erase, Slideshow, Rotate, Album Playback, Play Creative Shot Movies, Short Clip Mix, i-Contrast, Resize, Cropping, Red-Eye Correction, My Colors, Face ID Info, Photobook Set-up, Image Transition Effect, Index Effect, Scroll Display, Group Images, Auto Rotate, Resume, Image jump with Control Ring/Front Dial

Interfaces

Video Out


NTSC/PAL

Audio Out


Stereo

Other


Hi-Speed USB (Mini-B), HDMI (Type C); direct connection to Canon SELPHY, PIXMA Photo Printers & PictBridge compatible printers

Power Source


Battery Pack NB-6LH

Shooting Capacity


Approx. 205 shots
Approx. 290 shots in ECO Mode

Video Recording Time: Approx. 45 min.

Playback Time


Approx. 5 hr.

Physical Specifications

Operating Temperature


32-104°F / 0-40°C

Operating Humidity


10-90%

Dimensions (W x H x D)


4.72 x 3.22 x 3.62 in. / 120.0 x 81.7 x 91.9mm

Weight


15.6 oz. / 442g (CIPA standard)
14.7 oz. / 418g (Body only)