Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung NX1000

In this article, we are comparing the Canon SX540 HS and Samsung NX1000, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX540 HS (20MP) and the NX1000 (20MP) is very close but the SX540 HS (1/2.3") and NX1000 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX540 HS was manufactured 3 years later than the NX1000 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX540 HS grades vs the NX1000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS & Samsung NX1000. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX540 HS Gallery & Samsung NX1000 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX540 HS has outside measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1000 has dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX540 HS and Samsung NX1000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SX540 HS compared to the NX1000.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX540 HS and NX1000 is 69 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through technical specs. The visual below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX540 HS and NX1000.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The SX540 HS offers the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field more challenging. The fresher SX540 HS will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.