Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Below is a extensive analysis of the Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX540 HS was revealed 3 years later than the Galaxy Camera 3G and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX540 HS grades versus the Galaxy Camera 3G in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX540 HS Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX540 HS has got outer measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the SX540 HS versus the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX540 HS and Galaxy Camera 3G is 69 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through specs. The photograph below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX540 HS and Galaxy Camera 3G.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX540 HS to resolve greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX540 HS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.