Canon S200 vs Samsung NX300

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon S200 and Samsung NX300, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the S200 (10MP) and NX300 (20MP) and the S200 (1/1.7") and NX300 (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.

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The S200 was announced 3 months later than the NX300 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon S200 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the S200 scores vs the NX300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S200 and Samsung NX300. The whole galleries are provided at Canon S200 Gallery and Samsung NX300 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and size. The Canon S200 enjoys outside measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Samsung NX300 has specifications of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Compare the Canon S200 and Samsung NX300 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the S200 compared to the NX300.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S200 and NX300 is 93 and 86 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through specs. The graphic here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S200 and NX300.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S200 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX300 will produce more detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.