Canon A1300 vs Samsung NX200

Lets examine more closely at the Canon A1300 versus Samsung NX200, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the A1300 (16MP) and the NX200 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the A1300 (1/2.3") and NX200 (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.

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The A1300 was introduced within a month of the NX200 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon A1300 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the A1300 scores against the NX200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A1300 and Samsung NX200. The whole galleries are available at Canon A1300 Gallery and Samsung NX200 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A1300 has got exterior dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Samsung NX200 has measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

Examine the Canon A1300 versus Samsung NX200 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the A1300 vs the NX200.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A1300 and NX200 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A1300 and NX200.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A1300 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Samsung NX200 will give extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively.