Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung NX500

Below is a extensive overview of the Canon SX1 IS and Samsung NX500, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and NX500 (28MP) and the SX1 IS (1/2.3") and NX500 (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The SX1 IS was brought out 6 years prior to the NX500 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX1 IS scores against the NX500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS and Samsung NX500. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX1 IS Gallery and Samsung NX500 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX1 IS enjoys exterior dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") along with a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) while the Samsung NX500 has dimensions of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX1 IS and Samsung NX500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SX1 IS and the NX500.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX1 IS and NX500 is 64 and 87 respectively.

Normally, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX1 IS and NX500.

As you can see, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX1 IS because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung NX500 will give you extra detail having its extra 18 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The older SX1 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.