Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung HZ30W

Below is a extended comparison of the Canon SX540 HS versus Samsung HZ30W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and HZ30W (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX540 HS was introduced 6 years later than the HZ30W and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the SX540 HS grades vs the HZ30W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS & Samsung HZ30W. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX540 HS Gallery & Samsung HZ30W Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX540 HS features exterior measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Samsung HZ30W has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX540 HS versus the HZ30W.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX540 HS and HZ30W is 69 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX540 HS and HZ30W.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX540 HS to show more detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively. The fresher SX540 HS will have a benefit in sensor innovation.