Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung NX500

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Canon SX10 IS versus Samsung NX500, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and NX500 (28MP) and the SX10 IS (1/2.3") and NX500 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX10 IS was brought out 7 years prior to the NX500 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX10 IS grades against the NX500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS & Samsung NX500. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX10 IS Gallery & Samsung NX500 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX10 IS has outer dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Samsung NX500 has specifications of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SX10 IS compared to the NX500.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX10 IS and NX500 is 65 and 87 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX10 IS and NX500.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX10 IS because of its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Samsung NX500 will resolve extra detail having its extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The older SX10 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.