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Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung NX200

Portability
69
Imaging
45
Features
44
Overall
44
Canon PowerShot SX540 HS front
 
Samsung NX200 front
Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59

Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung NX200 Key Specs

Canon SX540 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 NX200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Superseded the Samsung NX100
  • Renewed by Samsung NX210
Photography Glossary

Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung NX200 Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung NX200, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX540 HS (20MP) and the NX200 (20MP) is pretty similar but the SX540 HS (1/2.3") and NX200 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX540 HS was introduced 3 years later than the NX200 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the SX540 HS grades versus the NX200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX540 HS over the Samsung NX200

 SX540 HS NX200 
IntroducedJanuary 2016February 2012Fresher by 47 months

Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Canon SX540 HS

 NX200 SX540 HS 
Screen resolution614k461kSharper screen (+153k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX540 HS and Samsung NX200

 SX540 HS NX200 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung NX200 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX540 HS offers physical dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Samsung NX200 has proportions of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SX540 HS vs the NX200.

Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung NX200 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX540 HS and NX200 is 69 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung NX200 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung NX200 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX540 HS and NX200.

As you can see, both the cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The SX540 HS contains the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field harder. The more recent SX540 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung NX200 sensor size comparison

Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung NX200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung NX200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX540 HS
Portrait photography with Samsung NX200
47
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
supports face detection focus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
76
has manual focus
good MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Street photography advice
Samsung NX200 Street photography advice
47
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
73
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average (223 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX540 HS
Sports photography with Samsung NX200
43
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
slow fps (5.9 fps)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (205 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
55
good MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Travel photography details
Samsung NX200 Travel photography details
56
resolution is good (20MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
missing Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (205 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
68
lighter than average (223 grams)
good MP (20 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX540 HS
Landscape photography with Samsung NX200
47
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery life (205 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
70
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Vlogging features
Samsung NX200 Vlogging features
29
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing external microphone jack
34
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (223 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have mic port
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Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung NX200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX540 HS and Samsung NX200
 Canon PowerShot SX540 HSSamsung NX200
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX540 HS Samsung NX200
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2016-01-05 2012-02-28
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.4-6.5 -
Macro focusing distance 0cm -
Available lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.9 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 442 gr (0.97 lb) 223 gr (0.49 lb)
Dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 69
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 618
Other
Battery life 205 images 330 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH BC1030
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $399 $818