Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung ST6500

Lets take a closer look at the Canon SX540 HS and Samsung ST6500, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and ST6500 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX540 HS was released 5 years after the ST6500 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SX540 HS scores against the ST6500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS & Samsung ST6500. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX540 HS Gallery & Samsung ST6500 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX540 HS offers physical dimensions 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 ST6500 has measurements of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the SX540 HS versus the ST6500.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX540 HS and ST6500 is 69 and 99 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The image below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX540 HS and ST6500.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX540 HS to render more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer SX540 HS provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.