Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung ST600

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon SX540 HS and Samsung ST600, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and ST600 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX540 HS was brought out 6 years after the ST600 which is a fairly serious gap 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 ST600 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX540 HS matches up versus the ST600 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS and Samsung ST600. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX540 HS Gallery and Samsung ST600 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX540 HS provides external measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Samsung ST600 has specifications of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check the Canon SX540 HS and Samsung ST600 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SX540 HS compared to the ST600.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX540 HS and ST600 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The picture below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX540 HS and ST600.

All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon SX540 HS to provide you with more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SX540 HS provides a benefit in sensor technology.