Canon S200 vs Samsung NX1000

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon S200 versus Samsung NX1000, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the S200 (10MP) and NX1000 (20MP) and the S200 (1/1.7") and NX1000 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

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The S200 was introduced 23 months after the NX1000 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon S200 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the S200 grades versus the NX1000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S200 and Samsung NX1000. The whole galleries are available at Canon S200 Gallery and Samsung NX1000 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon S200 offers physical measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1000 has proportions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Analyze the Canon S200 versus Samsung NX1000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the S200 and the NX1000.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S200 and NX1000 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over specs. The picture below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S200 and NX1000.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S200 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Samsung NX1000 will offer you more detail using its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer S200 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.