Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung HZ25W

The following is a extensive review of the Canon SX540 HS versus Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and HZ25W (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX540 HS was launched 5 years after the HZ25W which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SX540 HS matches up versus the HZ25W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS and Samsung HZ25W. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX540 HS Gallery and Samsung HZ25W Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX540 HS has got exterior dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Samsung HZ25W has measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX540 HS compared to the HZ25W.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX540 HS and HZ25W is 69 and 70 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The image below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX540 HS and HZ25W.

To sum up, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon SX540 HS to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern SX540 HS should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.