Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung NX20

Below, we are reviewing the Canon SX1 IS versus Samsung NX20, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Canon and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and NX20 (20MP) and the SX1 IS (1/2.3") and NX20 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The SX1 IS was manufactured 4 years before the NX20 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX1 IS matches up vs the NX20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS & Samsung NX20. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX1 IS Gallery & Samsung NX20 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX1 IS features outside measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") with a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) and the Samsung NX20 has proportions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX1 IS versus Samsung NX20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SX1 IS vs the NX20.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX1 IS and NX20 is 64 and 83 respectively.

Typically, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through specs. The visual underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX1 IS and NX20.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX1 IS featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX20 will provide you with more detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older SX1 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.