Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung WB210

Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon SX540 HS and Samsung WB210, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and WB210 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX540 HS was revealed 4 years after the WB210 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX540 HS matches up vs the WB210 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS & Samsung WB210. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX540 HS Gallery & Samsung WB210 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX540 HS has got physical 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 WB210 has measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX540 HS and Samsung WB210 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SX540 HS versus the WB210.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX540 HS and WB210 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading technical specs. The image underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX540 HS and WB210.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Canon SX540 HS to deliver extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger SX540 HS provides a benefit in sensor technology.