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Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
69
Imaging
46
Features
44
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot SX540 HS front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs

Canon SX540 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 442g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
  • Released January 2016
Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung WB350F Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung WB350F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and WB350F (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX540 HS was launched 2 years later than the WB350F and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SX540 HS scores against the WB350F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX540 HS over the Samsung WB350F

 SX540 HS WB350F 
IntroducedJanuary 2016January 2014More recent by 25 months
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Canon SX540 HS

 WB350F SX540 HS 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX540 HS and Samsung WB350F

 SX540 HS WB350F 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX540 HS has outer dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Samsung WB350F has proportions of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung WB350F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SX540 HS compared to the WB350F.

Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX540 HS and WB350F is 69 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX540 HS and WB350F.

As you can see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon SX540 HS to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The younger SX540 HS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX540 HS
Portrait photography with Samsung WB350F
47
focusing manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
provides face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
40
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX540 HS
Street photography with Samsung WB350F
48
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (276g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX540 HS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Sports photography camera
44
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (5.9 frames/s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (205 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
50
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Travel photography details
Samsung WB350F Travel photography details
56
decent megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery life (205 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than competitors (276 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Landscape photography information
Samsung WB350F Landscape photography information
48
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery life (205 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
50
you can focus manually
quite wide (23mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Vlogging info
Samsung WB350F Vlogging info
29
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic socket
34
quite wide (23mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (276 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
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Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX540 HS and Samsung WB350F
 Canon PowerShot SX540 HSSamsung WB350F
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX540 HS Samsung WB350F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2016-01-05 2014-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
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 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
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.9 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
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 lb) 276 grams (0.61 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $399 $260