Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung Galaxy NX

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung Galaxy NX, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and Galaxy NX (20MP) and the SX10 IS (1/2.3") and Galaxy NX (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.

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The SX10 IS was revealed 5 years prior to the Galaxy NX and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SX10 IS scores versus the Galaxy NX when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS & Samsung Galaxy NX. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX10 IS Gallery & Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX10 IS has external measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy NX has sizing of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") and a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX10 IS against the Galaxy NX.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX10 IS and Galaxy NX is 65 and 82 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading technical specs. The visual below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX10 IS and Galaxy NX.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX10 IS with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Samsung Galaxy NX will offer more detail because of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The older SX10 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.