Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung NX11

Below, we are matching up the Canon SX120 IS and Samsung NX11, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and NX11 (15MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and NX11 (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The SX120 IS was announced 16 months before the NX11 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX120 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SX120 IS matches up versus the NX11 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS and Samsung NX11. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX120 IS Gallery and Samsung NX11 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX120 IS provides exterior measurements of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX11 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX120 IS and Samsung NX11 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX120 IS compared to the NX11.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX120 IS and NX11 is 87 and 80 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX120 IS and NX11.

As you can see, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX120 IS using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Samsung NX11 will offer greater detail with its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The older SX120 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.