Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung NX2000

Below is a thorough comparison of the Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung NX2000, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and NX2000 (20MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and NX2000 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.

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The SX120 IS was brought out 5 years earlier than the NX2000 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX120 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX120 IS scores vs the NX2000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS and Samsung NX2000. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX120 IS Gallery and Samsung NX2000 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX120 IS provides physical 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 NX2000 has measurements of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SX120 IS vs the NX2000.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX120 IS and NX2000 is 87 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by researching specifications. The visual underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX120 IS and NX2000.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX120 IS because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Samsung NX2000 will result in extra detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older SX120 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.