Canon SX540 HS Review + Photo and Zoom Video Test - Serious Zoom on a budget?
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- Опубліковано 1 сер 2021
- Canon Powershot SX540 HS Review + Photo and Zoom Video Test
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0:00 Intro
In this video I’ll be reviewing the Canon SX540 HS zoom camera and also testing out its zoom, photo and video capabilities. At first glance, the Canon SX540 looks no different from any Canon zoom camera or even any other superzoom camera on the market. It has a massive 50x zoom lens on the front, which is controlled by this toggle switch around the shutter button. The camera has a ½ inch sensor, similar to its competitors like the Panasonic FZ 80, which I reviewed a while back. The button and dial layout on top are pretty much what you’d find on any modern Canon camera. No real surprises here. The layout on the back is also fairly straight forward. The only thing I am not a big fan of is the movie record button, which is a bit awkwardly placed in my opinion. I would have preferred to have it on the top face, which makes it a bit easier to access when shooting. Again, it's a minor gripe and more my preference than anything. The rear face also has a 3 inch screen which sadly does not flip or articulate, so the camera really won’t work for vlogging. The menus and options are very well laid out, in typical Canon fashion. However, you do have to use the navigation buttons on the right to scroll through and select options, as the screen is not a touchscreen. The screen is also pretty bright and is quite usable even in the bright sunlight. The SX 540’s battery and SD card are located in this compartment on the bottom. I highly recommend using at least a class 10 SD card, especially if you plan to shoot video. I’ll leave a link to one I recommend, right below the video. Another thing I like is that they provide a wall charger to charge the battery. This is really helpful because you can buy spare batteries and swap them out when needed, while your depleted batteries charge up. Again, I’ll leave links to spare batteries below, in case you need ‘em. The camera also has a standard ¼ inch tripod mount on the bottom. The camera’s grip is well designed and is deep enough to be used even with one hand. The camera isn’t very heavy, since it’s mostly made from plastic. The plastic is pretty rugged though and will be tough enough to take a few beatings when you travel. The camera also has a pop up flash on the front, which is pretty helpful for shots of the nightlife. When it comes to taking pictures, the camera can take pictures as large as 20MP and stores them in the JPEG format. The pictures are actually pretty impressive for a camera at this price. The images are very well exposed, sharp, and the colors are also pleasing to the eye. Now, the colors aren’t perfectly reproduced or very accurate, however, the pictures have a very pleasing aesthetic that is typical of Canon cameras. The low light shots were also decent, even without the flash turned on. When it comes to video, the camera shoots 1080p video at 60 and 29 frames per second. I really feel the lack of 4K in this camera is a bit of a disappointment. However, the Full HD at 60fps can capture some pretty smooth footage. However, in my opinion, the most useful video setting for most people is the 29fps mode, which strikes a decent balance. As with the photos, the video is very well exposed, the colors are pleasing and the footage is reasonably sharp, despite the lack of 4K. Definitely, good enough for vacation videos or even shooting sporting events, wildlife and even landscapes.
The Canon SX 540’s biggest asset, both for photos and videos, is its phenomenal 50X optical zoom range. This zoom range is what really sets it apart from other entry-level zoom cameras and really helps you capture a lot of pictures and footage that you really couldn’t get with a smartphone camera or even an entry-level point and shoot camera, as you can see from these shots. The image stabilization also seems to work very well throughout the zoom range and keeps shots steady even when zoomed in all the way. I highly recommend turning off the digital zoom, as it tends to reduce your image quality at the higher end of the zoom range. - Наука та технологія
I bought this camera the other day and I must say it is a lot of fun. As a long time dslr user, I just wanted something I could take with me anywhere in a small, lightweight package and the 540 definitely fits the bill. If you're on the fence about buying this, and especially if the only camera you use is on a phone, get it you'll love it right away. Heck, I find myself spending hours just sitting on my porch zooming in on mundane things lol. Isn't that what a hobby is all about? Having fun? You will.
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Is it good for taking pictures and videos?
I just got this for Christmas I love it thank u for your review
what is its resolution during night shots?
I agree and much easier to use than DSLR or mirrorles cams esspesially in good light
Yet another concise, informative, and very well done review, great work.
Thanks, Bill.
I like your reviews. I just found a camera I liked more than the camera in this review, and I watched the review it. After I watched it, I found you just made a review of my old favorite camera.
Thanks for the comment. Which camera is that?
THANK YOU! This video is very clear, well put together and concise. (Other videos I've watched have been twice as long and half as informative.) Also, the links for the best SD card and replacement batteries are very helpful!! Well done!!
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@@Reviewlamp Will do! This was the best review I have found on UA-cam! And I have been looking for a nice camera for traveling but also budget for a week now! Keep up the good work! :)
Bought this camera today to replace my Samsung WB100 & I must say I was heartbroken when it just died on me a few days ago HOWEVER this Canon Powershot 540 is about the closet I’ve come to a replacement!!! I am not mad at my purchase & I LOVE this review! Thank you for being straight to the point & for the helpful links provided! I have now subscribed to your channel! 🥰❤️
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The only channel i get good reviews , well done brother🔥🔥
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Thank You! I have a plans to buy this camera
I bought one in 2018 and have used it every single day for my weather page. The photo clarity is excellent, but the standout is the zoom capability. It's outstanding for what i use it for. After 6 years of use, I looked at the market for something new, but the prices for anything similar had increased exponentially. As they are now obsolete, I looked for a second hand one and found one easy enough. Home users don't typically use them much, so most are still in new condition and probably just sit in a bag. I got a new second hand one the other day for $NZ250..Can't go wrong with that. My old one still works, but some of the hardware parts of it are nearly worn out. The rubber surrounds have come off and the battery connection/door needs a spacer to make it connect. The zoom focus has also gone off a bit, along with the focus button. I can't feel the first 'click' any more. Great camera and I'd buy another when the new one wears out. I wear galsses so don't need an eye viewer. Cheers.
I bought this camera about 4 years ago and its been my favorite one ever had. I can spend hours of scenery photos and of course pictures of my kids .
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Thank you for a great video! I look forward to this camera. Just bought used, as I can't find it new anywhere. I need a point and shoot for an upcoming trip and my Rebel is just too cumbersome.
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Just bought this camera and it is very pleasing for video!!
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Thx for the review
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Very informative
Thanks!
Just bought this camera today at a store and cant wait to use it now, it is perfect for what im using it for great review 👍🏻👍🏻
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I've just ordered it can't wait 😎
@@johno8562 you will enjoy, ive used it a good bit and im very impressed with it
@@Reilly001 Thanks mate can't wait 🤣😎👍
Got one for my wife yesterday lol
Amazing and Cool
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I have one on the way. I like the 50x zoom. The DSLR can’t zoom out that far for around the same price as the canon SX540. Great video. ❤❤❤
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Thanks sir! I bought it last night😁😁😁😁😁
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Tjis weekend i wil add it to my collection of toys.
I love the nice zoom mode.
The price is soooo good.
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Got this camera and the mode selecting is not working is there anyway to fix it?
i only have on equestion, when im vlogging how can i turn on the light? bcuz i dont know how to turn it on
my lens is stuck on and won’t extend. when i turn the camera on it says lens error and turns off. i’ve tried the compressed air and paper method. can someone help?
Thank you for your nice and compact review. I brought this camera just yesterday. I have noticed a slight noise (like faint knock knock) at the start-up and during zoom in and out. I guess you mention something like that in the video, but I want to make sure whether this noise is due to some problem or anything else.
It’s hard to tell without seeing your specific camera. However, there is a bit of jerking when you’re zoomed in all the way and zooming back out again
I think it's the aperture adjusting itself.
Thanks for the video. Does this camera have a motion sensor? Thanks
No. It doesn’t. Thanks for the comment
What are the threading numbers for this camera I wanna try an nd filter with this
Thank for this to the point review ! Just a quick question : Out of the Lumix FZ 80 and Canon SX540 HS , which camera would be better to take still images for planespotting ?
For still images, I would recommend the FZ80: amzn.to/38BLR9F
It has a little more zoom and it can take 4k video if needed.
@@Reviewlamp Thank you so much for your quick response !
i just bought it and i can say its pretty decent if you ask me, just like you said the zoom is pretty great.
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Bro the camera gives best quality for vlogs videos 🤔??
-from your experience
I love mine. Especially when using a tripod for full zoomed shots. I've taken stunning shots of the moon that actually out performs my expensive dslr setup.
i'm buying this camera soon it's budget friendly .
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Fabulous
Thanks!
Does it do long exposure pictures?
Great video, thank you for the excellent review. I am looking for a budget camera to use for product photography taking photos of mugs and drinkware to use on my website. Would you recommend this or a Lumix Fz80?
For product photography, I always recommend investing a bit more and getting a camera like the Canon EOS T7: amzn.to/3wVEdQC
You will get much better photos for a minimal additional investment.
@@Reviewlamp thank you so much for your reply and suggestion. I will get the EOS T7.
Is this camera decent with low light photos?
Thank you for the review!
These small sensor cameras are never very good with low light. For a better low light zoom camera, I would recommend the Panasonic FZ1000: www.amazon.com/dp/B00KOUIBZW/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_glt_i_R296T3NNBMAG6V6DQTDJ?linkCode=ml2&tag=reviewlamp-20
Cool
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Would anyone recommend this for portrait pictures?
what size is the lens cap for this camera?
Thank you. Will there be a slight increase in image quality with this camera compared to the canon SX430? Thanks
Yes. Definitely a bit of an improvement
@@Reviewlamp Thank you, like your reviews!
I just purchased the Sx 540 and though I like it, the sx430 I have is producing sharper images, especially of the moon.
I have doubts about buying the canon sx540, the panasonic dc-fz82 and the sony dsc hx-350, which one would you recommend?
When considering those three cameras I would still recommend the SX 540: amzn.to/3zY2Rzv
Come devo fare per impostarla a iperfocale?
i love this camera for the price .
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It's a very decent camera provided one is not too demanding. Anyway, one can't be at this price point. The super zoom is fantastic.
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What is the lence size? I am confused about buyung Filter lense's and lense hood? What is your suggestion about the hood size?
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Salve perché non metti sulla descrizione anche i difetti?
I can‘t decide between Sony cybershot dsc hx60 / Panasonic Lumix dmc tz71 and canon powershot sx540 hs .. i want to take good photos and videos and the zoom is important too but at the same time it has to be easy to take a selfie :/ only these 3 are in my budget so what is your opinion? Greetings from germany
Hi. Out of those three, I would recommend the Panasonic TZ71, purely for the reason it has a flippable screen. Making it easier for selfies. I would also recommend this camera which is in a similar budget range: amzn.to/3wXGpWQ
Would this camera be good for capturing stills in football/cheerleading?
Yes, it would work fine
Can this camera take an external mic?
Ive looked this up but one site says yes the next will say no….
It cannot take an external mic
I know this video is old but when I try and record something the video always ends up super grainy anyone know a fix?
Brand new to photography, what software would you recommend for editing
Adobe Photoshop elements is what I recommend: amzn.to/3RafuBj
Very interesting, thank you.
Good Lord, that zooming out shot from the "Low Prices. Everyday" sign was amazing.
I could tell the camera is very light from the start by the way you could handle it with your fingertips. It's odd how we relate weight to quality.
Thanks. That’s a good observation regarding quality
How good is the battery and can it be used to record sport events?
The battery is pretty good. And yes, it will work for sporting events.
Should I purchase a extra battery…
Current camera (Kodak) makes me re-enter the date whenever I remove the SD card. I see that the battery and SD card for the Canon SX540 are in the same location. Does that means removing the SD card will make me have to re-enter the date?
No. Not at all. The Canon doesn’t do that
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What kind of sd card reader would you recommend ?
This is the one I recommend:
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Hi so do this camera have a place for an external mic ?
It does not
Is it suitable to make good quality reels?
Depends on how you define quality. This is not a professional camera
does it have a mic jack
It does not
i’m looking for a camera because i want to take photos for my brother while he’s playing a baseball game. more specifically when he’s up to bat, running the bases and/or when he’s in the outfield. do you recommend this camera or a different one?
Yes, this camera will work fine for that purpose
I really want it because im on my phone rn but im to poor to buy one 🙁
Get a “canon refurb” directly from canon …..$259 I think …..that’s what I did and it’s exactly like new
can you review the Sony ZV-1?
I can certainly look into it
How is the video quality of this camera?
It is decent. Especially outdoors
Is it good for taking pictures of planes?
Yes, it definitely is.
@@Reviewlamp alright, great video thank you so much!
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@@Reviewlamp sure! great videos!
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Does it have automatic focus?
Yes, it does have autofocus
I changed the date and everything got deleted is that normal
No. It is not
Bro the camera gives best quality for vlogs videos 🤔??
-from your experience
I would not recommend it for vlogging because it doesn’t have a flip screen
@@Reviewlamp ok bro . But it's worth for indoor video shjot and Unboxing videos 🤔???
Doe this camera pause and record?
Is this camera suitable for architecture photography?
Yes it is
@@Reviewlamp thank you
Has anyone noticed the cap lens is not secure when on the lens. It can easily be removed. Is this normal or a fault in my new camera
idk, maybe it is ur camera
It's very secure on mine...might even be too secure ! Sometimes it's a pain to remove it.
Canon SX540 hs or Nikon B600?
I would recommend the Canon sx540hs: amzn.to/3sCVpZH
Hi hello. I have this Camara.
Is it possible to make a few pictures with one click? And how do I do that?
Thanks you in advance
Can I use a SDHC 64gb on this camera?
Yes. I recommend a Class 10 card like this one: amzn.to/3ggWSNW
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Background Blur 🤔
E in controluce
Is there blur effect??
You can create that effect by zooming into an object
Does this camera support to video capture card???
How much does it cost
Please check the link below the video
This is slr or dslr?
This is not a DSLR or an SLR. This is a bridge camera
canon, why is this exist?
Because they made it