Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung SL202

Here, we are evaluating the Canon SX540 HS versus Samsung SL202, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and SL202 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX540 HS was manufactured 6 years after the SL202 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SX540 HS matches up versus the SL202 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS and Samsung SL202. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX540 HS Gallery and Samsung SL202 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX540 HS features exterior dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Samsung SL202 has measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX540 HS versus Samsung SL202 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX540 HS and the SL202.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX540 HS and SL202 is 69 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through technical specs. The image underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX540 HS and SL202.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX540 HS to resolve extra detail due to its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SX540 HS will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.