Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung NX1000

Below is a extensive overview of the Canon SX10 IS versus Samsung NX1000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and NX1000 (20MP) and the SX10 IS (1/2.3") and NX1000 (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The SX10 IS was manufactured 4 years prior to the NX1000 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SX10 IS scores against the NX1000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS and Samsung NX1000. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX10 IS Gallery and Samsung NX1000 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX10 IS has got outside dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1000 has dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Check the Canon SX10 IS versus Samsung NX1000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX10 IS and the NX1000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX10 IS and NX1000 is 65 and 90 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by researching a spec sheet. The visual below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX10 IS and NX1000.

As you can see, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX10 IS due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX1000 will result in more detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older SX10 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.