Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung NX300

Let's look more closely at the Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung NX300, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and NX300 (20MP) and the SX10 IS (1/2.3") and NX300 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX10 IS was launched 5 years before the NX300 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX10 IS grades against the NX300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS & Samsung NX300. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX10 IS Gallery & Samsung NX300 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX10 IS enjoys physical dimensions 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 NX300 has specifications of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SX10 IS compared to the NX300.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX10 IS and NX300 is 65 and 86 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The visual underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX10 IS and NX300.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX10 IS because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung NX300 will produce more detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older SX10 IS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.