Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung TL220

Below, we will be matching up the Canon SX540 HS versus Samsung TL220, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and TL220 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX540 HS was brought out 6 years later than the TL220 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung TL220 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SX540 HS scores versus the TL220 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS & Samsung TL220. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX540 HS Gallery & Samsung TL220 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX540 HS provides external dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL220 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX540 HS versus Samsung TL220 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SX540 HS versus the TL220.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX540 HS and TL220 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The visual below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX540 HS and TL220.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon SX540 HS to give you extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher SX540 HS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.