Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung NX10
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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung NX10 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe 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.
Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung NX10 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS and Samsung NX10. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX1 IS Gallery and Samsung NX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Samsung NX10
SX1 IS | NX10 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Canon SX1 IS
NX10 | SX1 IS | |||
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Announced | April 2010 | March 2009 | More recent by 12 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 614k | 230k | Sharper display (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Samsung NX10
SX1 IS | NX10 | |||
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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).
Contrast the Canon SX1 IS versus Samsung NX10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX1 IS and NX10 is 64 and 80 respectively.
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.
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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung NX10 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | Samsung NX10 | |
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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 |