Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung NX300M

Below is a detailed comparison of the Canon SX1 IS and Samsung NX300M, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and NX300M (20MP) and the SX1 IS (1/2.3") and NX300M (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The SX1 IS was announced 4 years prior to the NX300M and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the SX1 IS grades versus the NX300M in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS and Samsung NX300M. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX1 IS Gallery and Samsung NX300M Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX1 IS has got outside dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") with a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX300M has measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX1 IS and Samsung NX300M in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX1 IS against the NX300M.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX1 IS and NX300M is 64 and 86 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX1 IS and NX300M.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX1 IS having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Samsung NX300M will provide you with greater detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older SX1 IS will be behind in sensor technology.