Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung ST95

The following is a in-depth review of the Canon SX540 HS and Samsung ST95, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and ST95 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX540 HS was manufactured 5 years after the ST95 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX540 HS scores against the ST95 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS & Samsung ST95. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX540 HS Gallery & Samsung ST95 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX540 HS has outside measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST95 has dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX540 HS vs the ST95.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX540 HS and ST95 is 69 and 99 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX540 HS and ST95.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon SX540 HS to produce extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent SX540 HS is going to have an edge in sensor tech.