Clicky

Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
69
Imaging
46
Features
44
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot SX540 HS front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Canon SX540 HS
(Full Review)
  • 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
Samsung HZ35W
(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
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

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").

Photography Glossary

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.

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

				

Reasons to pick Canon SX540 HS over the Samsung HZ35W

 SX540 HS HZ35W 
IntroducedJanuary 2016June 2010Newer by 68 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Canon SX540 HS

 HZ35W SX540 HS 
Display resolution614k461kSharper display (+153k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX540 HS and Samsung HZ35W

 SX540 HS HZ35W 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX540 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Portrait photography camera
47
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
manual focus
includes face detect focusing
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Street Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Street photography information
Samsung HZ35W Street photography information
48
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Sports Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Sports photography features
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography features
44
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (5.9 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (205 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
42
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Travel Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Travel photography information
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography information
56
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (205 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
63
lighter than competitors (245g)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Landscape Comparison

Canon SX540 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Landscape photography camera
48
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery pack (205 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
43
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Vlogging information
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging information
29
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have mic support
31
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (245g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX540 HS and Samsung HZ35W
 Canon PowerShot SX540 HSSamsung HZ35W
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