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Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung WB2200F

Portability
69
Imaging
46
Features
44
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot SX540 HS front
 
Samsung WB2200F front
Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung WB2200F Key Specs

Canon SX540 HS
(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
  • Announced January 2016
Samsung WB2200F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 708g - 119 x 122 x 99mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung WB2200F Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon SX540 HS versus Samsung WB2200F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and WB2200F (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX540 HS was unveiled 2 years later than the WB2200F and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SX540 HS grades versus the WB2200F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX540 HS over the Samsung WB2200F

 SX540 HS WB2200F 
IntroducedJanuary 2016January 2014Fresher by 25 months
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Canon SX540 HS

 WB2200F SX540 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX540 HS and Samsung WB2200F

 SX540 HS WB2200F 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung WB2200F Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX540 HS provides outside 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 WB2200F has sizing of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") and a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX540 HS versus Samsung WB2200F in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SX540 HS and the WB2200F.

Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung WB2200F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX540 HS and WB2200F is 69 and 59 respectively.

Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung WB2200F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung WB2200F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX540 HS and WB2200F.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX540 HS to deliver extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent SX540 HS provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung WB2200F sensor size comparison

Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX540 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB2200F as a Portrait photography camera
47
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
comes with face detection focus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
44
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
provides face detection focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Street photography information
Samsung WB2200F Street photography information
48
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than average (708 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Sports photography advice
Samsung WB2200F Sports photography advice
44
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
max frames per second very slow (5.9 fps)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (205 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
53
amazing zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Travel photography advice
Samsung WB2200F Travel photography advice
56
good resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (205 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.4)
51
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (20mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than average (708 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB2200F Landscape photography factors
48
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery life (205 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
46
focusing manually
rather wide (20mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX540 HS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB2200F as a Vlogging camera
29
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no external mic port
25
rather wide (20mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no external mic port
heavier than average (708g)
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Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung WB2200F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX540 HS and Samsung WB2200F
 Canon PowerShot SX540 HSSamsung WB2200F
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX540 HS Samsung WB2200F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2016-01-05 2014-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 0cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200 thousand dot
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 1/8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.9 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 6.00 m (ISO Auto)
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920x1080(30fps), 1280x720(30fps), 640x480(30fps), QVGA(30fps, 30s, Streaming) * High Speed : 360fps(176x128), 240fps(384x288)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 442 grams (0.97 lbs) 708 grams (1.56 lbs)
Dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 205 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH BP-1410
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SCXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $399 $599