Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung ST90
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Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung ST90 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2016
(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
- Released January 2011
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Lets look closer at the Canon SX540 HS versus Samsung ST90, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and ST90 (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SX540 HS was introduced 5 years later than the ST90 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SX540 HS scores against the ST90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Canon SX540 HS over the Samsung ST90
| SX540 HS | ST90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2016 |  | January 2011 | More recent by 61 months |
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 460k | Sharper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Canon SX540 HS
| ST90 | SX540 HS |
|---|
Common features in the Canon SX540 HS and Samsung ST90
| SX540 HS | ST90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither includes Touch display |
Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung ST90 Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX540 HS features outer measurements 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 ST90 has sizing 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SX540 HS vs the ST90.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX540 HS and ST90 is 69 and 99 respectively.
Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung ST90 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX540 HS and ST90.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX540 HS to produce more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger SX540 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung ST90 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | Samsung ST90 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Samsung |
| Model | Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | Samsung ST90 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2016-01-05 | 2011-01-19 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | DIGIC 6 | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Highest resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | - |
| Min native ISO | 80 | - |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | () |
| Largest aperture | f/3.4-6.5 | - |
| Macro focus range | 0cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 461k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 5.9 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance 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 |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 442 grams (0.97 pounds) | - |
| 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 All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 205 shots | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | NB-6LH | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | - |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $399 | $150 |