Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung SL820

Here is a thorough comparison of the Canon SX540 HS versus Samsung SL820, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and SL820 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX540 HS was manufactured 6 years later than the SL820 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SL820 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX540 HS matches up versus the SL820 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS & Samsung SL820. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX540 HS Gallery & Samsung SL820 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX540 HS comes with external measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL820 has sizing of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SX540 HS and the SL820.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX540 HS and SL820 is 69 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by going through specs. The photograph here will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX540 HS and SL820.

All in all, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX540 HS to produce more detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer SX540 HS is going to have an edge in sensor technology.