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Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
69
Imaging
46
Features
44
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot SX540 HS front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Key Specs

Canon SX540 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 442g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
  • Launched January 2016
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Introduced August 2012
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Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

The following is a extended assessment of the Canon SX540 HS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX540 HS was released 3 years after the Galaxy Camera 4G which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX540 HS grades vs the Galaxy Camera 4G with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX540 HS over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 SX540 HS Galaxy Camera 4G 
IntroducedJanuary 2016August 2012Newer by 41 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution461k0kClearer display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Canon SX540 HS

 Galaxy Camera 4G SX540 HS 
Display dimension4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX540 HS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 SX540 HS Galaxy Camera 4G 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX540 HS provides outside dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SX540 HS against the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX540 HS and Galaxy Camera 4G is 69 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specs. The picture here should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX540 HS and Galaxy Camera 4G.

All in all, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX540 HS to provide more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer SX540 HS will have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Portrait photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography factors
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focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Street photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography features
48
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (305 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX540 HS
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
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excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
low frames per second (5.9 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (205 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
45
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX540 HS
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
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decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery (205 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
72
lighter than competitors in class (305 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
fairly wide (23mm)
very long zoom (481mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Landscape photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography features
48
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery (205 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
47
fairly wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
lovely big screen (4.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX540 HS
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
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pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic socket
37
fairly wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (305g)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic port
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Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX540 HS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Canon PowerShot SX540 HSSamsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX540 HS Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2016-01-05 2012-08-29
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 -
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.5 -
Macro focus distance 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 4.8 inch
Display resolution 461k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s -
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s -
Continuous shooting speed 5.9fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 442 grams (0.97 lb) 305 grams (0.67 lb)
Dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 205 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $399 $550