Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung NX5

Below, we will be contrasting the Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung NX5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and NX5 (15MP) and the SX1 IS (1/2.3") and NX5 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The SX1 IS was unveiled 14 months before the NX5 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX1 IS grades vs the NX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS & Samsung NX5. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX1 IS Gallery & Samsung NX5 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX1 IS enjoys outer dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") and a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) while the Samsung NX5 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the SX1 IS against the NX5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX1 IS and NX5 is 64 and 80 respectively.

Often, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The image here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX1 IS and NX5.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX1 IS using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX5 will result in greater detail having an extra 5MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX1 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.