Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung NX500

Below, we will be comparing the Canon SX120 IS versus Samsung NX500, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and NX500 (28MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and NX500 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The SX120 IS was introduced 6 years earlier than the NX500 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX120 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SX120 IS grades vs the NX500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS and Samsung NX500. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX120 IS Gallery and Samsung NX500 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX120 IS comes with exterior dimensions of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) while the Samsung NX500 has sizing of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SX120 IS compared to the NX500.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX120 IS and NX500 is 87 and 87 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX120 IS and NX500.

As you can see, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX120 IS having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Samsung NX500 will produce extra detail using its extra 18MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older SX120 IS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.