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Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung ST65

Portability
69
Imaging
45
Features
44
Overall
44
Canon PowerShot SX540 HS front
 
Samsung ST65 front
Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
19
Overall
29

Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung ST65 Key Specs

Canon SX540 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 442g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
  • Revealed January 2016
Samsung ST65
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Photography Glossary

Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung ST65 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon SX540 HS versus Samsung ST65, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and ST65 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX540 HS was announced 5 years later than the ST65 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX540 HS scores versus the ST65 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX540 HS over the Samsung ST65

 SX540 HS ST65 
IntroducedJanuary 2016January 2011Fresher by 61 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Canon SX540 HS

 ST65 SX540 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX540 HS and Samsung ST65

 SX540 HS ST65 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung ST65 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX540 HS features exterior dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Samsung ST65 has proportions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SX540 HS and the ST65.

Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung ST65 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX540 HS and ST65 is 69 and 99 respectively.

Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung ST65 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung ST65 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX540 HS and ST65.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SX540 HS to give you extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent SX540 HS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung ST65 sensor size comparison

Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung ST65 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung ST65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX540 HS
Portrait photography with Samsung ST65
47
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
provides face detect focusing
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Street photography highlights
Samsung ST65 Street photography highlights
47
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
49
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Sports photography factors
Samsung ST65 Sports photography factors
43
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
continuous shooting slow (5.9 frames/s)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (205 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
26
good MP (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Travel photography highlights
Samsung ST65 Travel photography highlights
56
resolution is good (20MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (205 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
70
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Landscape photography details
Samsung ST65 Landscape photography details
47
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery power (205 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
36
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Vlogging highlights
Samsung ST65 Vlogging highlights
29
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic support
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
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Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung ST65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX540 HS and Samsung ST65
 Canon PowerShot SX540 HSSamsung ST65
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX540 HS Samsung ST65
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2016-01-05 2011-01-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 80 -
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) ()
Highest aperture f/3.4-6.5 -
Macro focusing distance 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.9 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 442g (0.97 lb) -
Physical dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 205 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $399 $130