Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung NX200

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon SX10 IS versus Samsung NX200, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and NX200 (20MP) and the SX10 IS (1/2.3") and NX200 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX10 IS was introduced 4 years earlier than the NX200 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SX10 IS grades against the NX200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS and Samsung NX200. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX10 IS Gallery and Samsung NX200 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX10 IS comes with outer measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Samsung NX200 has sizing of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX10 IS versus Samsung NX200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX10 IS versus the NX200.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX10 IS and NX200 is 65 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching specs. The graphic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX10 IS and NX200.

All in all, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX10 IS with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Samsung NX200 will provide you with greater detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older SX10 IS will be behind in sensor innovation.