Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung HZ35W
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Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs
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- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
- Introduced June 2010
- Additionally referred to as WB650

Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung HZ35W Overview
The following is a detailed review of the Canon SX540 HS versus Samsung HZ35W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and HZ35W (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX540 HS was introduced 5 years after the HZ35W which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera.
Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SX540 HS matches up vs the HZ35W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung HZ35W Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS & Samsung HZ35W. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX540 HS Gallery & Samsung HZ35W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX540 HS over the Samsung HZ35W
SX540 HS | HZ35W | |||
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Introduced | January 2016 | ![]() | June 2010 | Newer by 68 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Canon SX540 HS
HZ35W | SX540 HS | |||
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Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 461k | Sharper display (+153k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX540 HS and Samsung HZ35W
SX540 HS | HZ35W | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX540 HS has got outside 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 HZ35W has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX540 HS versus Samsung HZ35W in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SX540 HS and the HZ35W.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX540 HS and HZ35W is 69 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over specs. The image underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX540 HS and HZ35W.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX540 HS to offer you more detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher SX540 HS provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | Samsung HZ35W | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | Samsung HZ35W |
Also Known as | - | WB650 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2016-01-05 | 2010-06-16 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 6 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.4-6.5 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 0cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dots | 614 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 16 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.9 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) | 5.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 442 grams (0.97 pounds) | 245 grams (0.54 pounds) |
Dimensions | 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 205 photos | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | SLB-11A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $399 | $300 |