Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung NX mini
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Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung NX mini Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
- Revealed January 2009
- Replacement is Canon SX20 IS
(Full Review)
- 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX-M Mount
- 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
- Introduced March 2014

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung NX mini Overview
The following is a in-depth review of the Canon SX10 IS and Samsung NX mini, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the SX10 IS (1/2.3") and NX mini (1") boast totally different sensor sizes.

The SX10 IS was manufactured 6 years before the NX mini which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX10 IS grades vs the NX mini in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung NX mini Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS & Samsung NX mini. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX10 IS Gallery & Samsung NX mini Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Samsung NX mini
SX10 IS | NX mini | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Canon SX10 IS
NX mini | SX10 IS | |||
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Introduced | March 2014 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 62 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Samsung NX mini
SX10 IS | NX mini | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing |
Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung NX mini Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Canon SX10 IS has external measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX mini has specifications of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX10 IS and Samsung NX mini in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the SX10 IS vs the NX mini.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX10 IS and NX mini is 65 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung NX mini Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The pic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX10 IS and NX mini.
Clearly, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX10 IS because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Samsung NX mini will give you more detail due to its extra 10.5MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged SX10 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung NX mini Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung NX mini Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX10 IS | Samsung NX mini | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX10 IS | Samsung NX mini |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2009-01-15 | 2014-03-19 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 20.5 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 160 |
RAW files | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 21 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Samsung NX-M |
Lens zoom range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | - |
Macro focusing range | 0cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 2 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 461k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.20 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/500 secs | 1/200 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 600 gr (1.32 lb) | 196 gr (0.43 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") | 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 650 pictures |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | B740 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) | Yes (2-30 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/MMC card | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $275 | $530 |