Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung WB150F
69 Imaging
46 Features
44 Overall
45
93 Imaging
37 Features
42 Overall
39
Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
- 442g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
- Introduced January 2016
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
- Revealed January 2012
Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung WB150F Overview
Lets look a little more closely at the Canon SX540 HS and Samsung WB150F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and WB150F (14MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe SX540 HS was released 4 years later than the WB150F and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX540 HS matches up vs the WB150F for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung WB150F Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS & Samsung WB150F. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX540 HS Gallery & Samsung WB150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX540 HS over the Samsung WB150F
SX540 HS | WB150F | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Revealed | January 2016 | January 2012 | Fresher by 49 months | |
Display resolution | 461k | 460k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Canon SX540 HS
WB150F | SX540 HS |
---|
Common features in the Canon SX540 HS and Samsung WB150F
SX540 HS | WB150F | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lack of Touch display |
Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX540 HS has outside measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Samsung WB150F has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).
See the Canon SX540 HS and Samsung WB150F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SX540 HS and the WB150F.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX540 HS and WB150F is 69 and 93 respectively.
Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The photograph underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX540 HS and WB150F.
Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX540 HS to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent SX540 HS provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung WB150F Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | Samsung WB150F | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | Samsung WB150F |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2016-01-05 | 2012-01-09 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 6 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 24-432mm (18.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.4-6.5 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 0cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 16s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.9 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 442 gr (0.97 pounds) | 188 gr (0.41 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 205 shots | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $399 | $230 |