Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Lets examine more in depth at the Canon SX540 HS and Samsung Galaxy Camera, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and Galaxy Camera (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX540 HS was brought out 2 years after the Galaxy Camera which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX540 HS scores against the Galaxy Camera with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS and Samsung Galaxy Camera. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX540 HS Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX540 HS features physical measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SX540 HS against the Galaxy Camera.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX540 HS and Galaxy Camera is 69 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through specs. The picture here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX540 HS and Galaxy Camera.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX540 HS to show extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher SX540 HS provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.