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Comparison of Canon PowerShot A540 and Samsung Digimax S800 [S]ave

Attribute
Canon PowerShot A540 ×
Samsung Digimax S800 ×
General
ModelCanon PowerShot A540Samsung Digimax S800
BrandCanonSamsung
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/https://www.samsung.com
Model numberA540S800
Camera formatCompact-
Tripod mount+-
Length (mm)90100
Width (mm)4327
Height (mm)6462
Weight (g)180169
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)08.1
Sensor format1/2.5 inch1/1.8 inch
Sensor area (mm²)24.7138.2
Sensor width (mm)5.767.18
Sensor height (mm)4.295.32
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)2.052.2
Aspect ratio4:3, 3:24:3
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2272 x 1704(3.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2816 x 1584(4.5 mp 16:9)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2272 x 1704(3.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)1.4-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution-
  • 160x128
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG)AVI (MPEG-4)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Video usable as viewfinder+-
Lens and Optics
Lens-Samsung SHD Lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)35.00 - 140.0035.00 - 105.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)2.002.00
Zoom ratio (x)43
Aperture range (f)0.18 - 0.38-
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)4580
Macro focus range (cm)5 - 454 - 80
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 1.0
  • 10.0
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast detect-
Auto focus assist light+-
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDLCD
Viewfinder typeReal-image optical zoom-
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder+-
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.52.4
Rear display resolution (dots)85,000112,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1012
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800Auto, 50, 100, 200, 400
Auto iso mode--
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
  • underwater
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent_h
  • fluorescent_l
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 151/1500 - 8
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.5EV steps
Explosure metering modesEvaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot Metering (frame is fixed to the center)Multi, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority+-
Shutter priority+-
Full manual exposure+-
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Special Scene (Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Underwater, Indoor, Kids & Pets, Night SnapshotNight, Portrait, Children(in Mode Dial), Landscape, Close-up, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Fireworks, Beach & Snow
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)--
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • flash on w/ red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • auto & red-eye reduction
  • fill-in flash
  • flash off
  • slow sync
Flash range descriptionNormal: 1.5-11 ft./45cm - 3.5m (W), 1.5-7.2 ft./45cm - 2.2m (T); Macro: 1-1.5 ftWide : 0.2m - 3.0m, Tele : 0.5m - 2.5m (ISO AUTO)
Usable memory types
  • s
  • s
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)-20
Included memory type-built-in memory
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 full (low) speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • camera dock
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.61-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.4-
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)999-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.49-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.49-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.33-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)1.41-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.07-
Startup time (s)2.3-
Play -> record time (s)1.7-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)8-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)360-
Battery form factor2 x AA2 x AA
Usable battery types
  • alkaline disposable
  • nimh rechargeable
  • alkaline disposable
  • nimh rechargeable
Batteries included2 x AA Alkaline disposable2 x AA Alkaline disposable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)--
Software
Included software
  • digital camera solution cd-rom
  • digimax master 1.0
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
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