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Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung NX mini

Portability
65
Imaging
32
Features
39
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
 
Samsung NX mini front
Portability
93
Imaging
51
Features
68
Overall
57

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung NX mini Key Specs

Canon SX10 IS
(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
Samsung NX mini
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Samsung NX mini

 SX10 IS NX mini 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Canon SX10 IS

 NX mini SX10 IS 
IntroducedMarch 2014January 2009Newer by 62 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Samsung NX mini

 SX10 IS NX mini 
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).

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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.

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung NX mini size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung NX mini Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung NX mini Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Portrait photography advice
Samsung NX mini Portrait photography advice
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you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/500s)
provides face detection autofocus
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
70
you can focus manually
good resolution (20.5 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
offers face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX mini as a Street photography camera
49
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than average in class (600g)
81
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW formats
features touch focus
lighter than competition (196 grams)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Sports photography information
Samsung NX mini Sports photography information
32
incredible zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
54
max shutter speed is good (1/16,000s)
good resolution (20.5MP)
sensor size is good (1")
good battery pack (650 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Travel photography features
Samsung NX mini Travel photography features
52
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (560mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (600g)
low megapixels (10MP)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
75
good battery pack (650 per charge)
lighter than competition (196g)
features touch focus
good resolution (20.5 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Landscape photography information
Samsung NX mini Landscape photography information
34
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5")
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse recording
68
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good resolution (20.5 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (650 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Vlogging information
Samsung NX mini Vlogging information
52
relatively wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (600g)
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built-in touchscreen
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic port
lighter than competition (196 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung NX mini Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX10 IS and Samsung NX mini
 Canon PowerShot SX10 ISSamsung NX mini
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