Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung GX-1L

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung GX-1L, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Canon and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and GX-1L (6MP) and the SX540 HS (1/2.3") and GX-1L (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

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The SX540 HS was revealed 10 years after the GX-1L which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX540 HS grades vs the GX-1L when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS & Samsung GX-1L. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX540 HS Gallery & Samsung GX-1L Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX540 HS has exterior dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Samsung GX-1L has proportions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SX540 HS versus the GX-1L.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX540 HS and GX-1L is 69 and 69 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The image below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX540 HS and GX-1L.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX540 HS with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Canon SX540 HS will deliver more detail because of its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The newer SX540 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.