Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung NX300M

Lets examine more in depth at the Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung NX300M, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX540 HS (20MP) and the NX300M (20MP) is pretty close but the SX540 HS (1/2.3") and NX300M (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX540 HS was released 3 years after the NX300M which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SX540 HS matches up vs the NX300M when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS and Samsung NX300M. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX540 HS Gallery and Samsung NX300M Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX540 HS has got outer 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 NX300M has sizing of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the SX540 HS against the NX300M.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX540 HS and NX300M is 69 and 86 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The picture underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX540 HS and NX300M.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The SX540 HS comes with the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field trickier. The newer SX540 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.