Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung NX20

Here, we are matching up the Canon SX540 HS and Samsung NX20, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX540 HS (20MP) and the NX20 (20MP) is fairly similar but the SX540 HS (1/2.3") and NX20 (APS-C) posses different sensor measurements.

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The SX540 HS was revealed 3 years later than the NX20 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX540 HS grades against the NX20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS & Samsung NX20. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX540 HS Gallery & Samsung NX20 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX540 HS has outer dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Samsung NX20 has specifications of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX540 HS and Samsung NX20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SX540 HS versus the NX20.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX540 HS and NX20 is 69 and 83 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The visual underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX540 HS and NX20.

To sum up, the two cameras feature the identical MP but different sensor sizing. The SX540 HS has the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field tougher. The more modern SX540 HS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.