Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

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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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.

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

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.