Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung ST150F

Here, we are reviewing the Canon SX540 HS versus Samsung ST150F, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and ST150F (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX540 HS was introduced 3 years later than the ST150F and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX540 HS matches up versus the ST150F for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS & Samsung ST150F. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX540 HS Gallery & Samsung ST150F Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX540 HS provides outside 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) and the Samsung ST150F has measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SX540 HS and the ST150F.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX540 HS and ST150F is 69 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX540 HS and ST150F.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX540 HS to provide greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SX540 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.