Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung NX1
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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung NX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
- Introduced March 2009
(Full Review)
- 28MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
- Launched September 2014

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung NX1 Overview
Following is a complete analysis of the Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung NX1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the SX1 IS (1/2.3") and NX1 (APS-C) posses different sensor measurements.

The SX1 IS was revealed 6 years earlier than the NX1 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX1 IS grades against the NX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung NX1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS & Samsung NX1. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX1 IS Gallery & Samsung NX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Samsung NX1
SX1 IS | NX1 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Canon SX1 IS
NX1 | SX1 IS | |||
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Launched | September 2014 | ![]() | March 2009 | More modern by 66 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 1036k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+806k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Samsung NX1
SX1 IS | NX1 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus |
Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung NX1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX1 IS provides external dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") along with a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1 has proportions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung NX1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SX1 IS compared to the NX1.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX1 IS and NX1 is 64 and 66 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung NX1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching specs. The picture below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX1 IS and NX1.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX1 IS having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Samsung NX1 will result in greater detail because of its extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged SX1 IS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung NX1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | Samsung NX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | Samsung NX1 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Pro Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2009-03-27 | 2014-09-15 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | DRIMe 5 |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 28MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 6480 x 4320 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 209 |
Cross type focus points | - | 153 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens zoom range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 0cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Display sizing | 2.8 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 1,036 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames/s | 15.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.20 m | 11.00 m (ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/500 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 4096x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.265 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 615g (1.36 lb) | 550g (1.21 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") | 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 83 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 24.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.2 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1363 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 500 photos |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | BP1900 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) | Yes (2 - 30 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II) |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $600 | $1,500 |