Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung TL225

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Canon SX540 HS and Samsung TL225, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and TL225 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX540 HS was announced 6 years after the TL225 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX540 HS scores against the TL225 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS and Samsung TL225. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX540 HS Gallery and Samsung TL225 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX540 HS has external dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Samsung TL225 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX540 HS compared to the TL225.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX540 HS and TL225 is 69 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The image underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX540 HS and TL225.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX540 HS to give you greater detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer SX540 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.