Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung NX200

On this page, we are matching up the Canon SX120 IS versus Samsung NX200, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and NX200 (20MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and NX200 (APS-C) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX120 IS was brought out 3 years prior to the NX200 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX120 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX120 IS grades versus the NX200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS & Samsung NX200. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX120 IS Gallery & Samsung NX200 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX120 IS comes with outer measurements of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) and the Samsung NX200 has dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX120 IS versus Samsung NX200 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SX120 IS and the NX200.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX120 IS and NX200 is 87 and 90 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX120 IS and NX200.

All in all, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX120 IS because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung NX200 will offer extra detail having its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The older SX120 IS is going to be behind in sensor tech.