Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung WB50F

The following is a thorough analysis of the Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung WB50F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and WB50F (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX540 HS was announced 2 years after the WB50F which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SX540 HS grades vs the WB50F for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS and Samsung WB50F. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX540 HS Gallery and Samsung WB50F Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX540 HS provides exterior 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) whilst the Samsung WB50F has proportions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung WB50F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SX540 HS and the WB50F.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX540 HS and WB50F is 69 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The image underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX540 HS and WB50F.

Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX540 HS to result in extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The fresher SX540 HS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.