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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung NX10

Portability
64
Imaging
33
Features
53
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Samsung NX10 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung NX10 Key Specs

Canon SX1 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
  • Revealed March 2009
Samsung NX10
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Announced April 2010
  • New Model is Samsung NX11
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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung NX10 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon SX1 IS versus Samsung NX10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and NX10 (15MP) and the SX1 IS (1/2.3") and NX10 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX1 IS was revealed 12 months prior to the NX10 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX1 IS matches up vs the NX10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Samsung NX10

 SX1 IS NX10 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Canon SX1 IS

 NX10 SX1 IS 
AnnouncedApril 2010March 2009More recent by 12 months
Display size3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution614k230kSharper display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Samsung NX10

 SX1 IS NX10 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung NX10 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX1 IS has physical measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) and the Samsung NX10 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SX1 IS and the NX10.

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung NX10 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX1 IS and NX10 is 64 and 80 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung NX10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung NX10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading technical specs. The photograph below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX1 IS and NX10.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX1 IS with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Samsung NX10 will deliver greater detail because of its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The older SX1 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung NX10 sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung NX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung NX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX10 as a Portrait photography camera
46
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/500 seconds)
offers face detect focus
saves RAW formats
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
73
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX1 IS
Street photography with Samsung NX10
56
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (615g)
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than others in class (499g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Sports photography info
Samsung NX10 Sports photography info
33
great zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
52
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (400 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX10 as a Travel photography camera
52
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (28mm)
very long reach (560mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (615 grams)
resolution not great (10MP)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
63
better than average battery pack (400 shots)
megapixel count decent (15MP)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (499g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Landscape photography details
Samsung NX10 Landscape photography details
44
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse function
68
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (400 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Vlogging details
Samsung NX10 Vlogging details
57
relatively wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
missing mic port
heavier than average in class (615g)
24
provides face detect focusing
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
heavier than others in class (499g)
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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung NX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Samsung NX10
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISSamsung NX10
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Samsung NX10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2009-03-27 2010-04-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - DRIM Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 15MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 15
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.7 -
Macro focus range 0cm -
Total lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.20 m 11.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/500 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 615 gr (1.36 lbs) 499 gr (1.10 lbs)
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 63
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 572
Other
Battery life - 400 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $600 $626