Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung Galaxy NX

On this page, we are matching up the Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung Galaxy NX, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and Galaxy NX (20MP) and the SX130 IS (1/2.3") and Galaxy NX (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

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The SX130 IS was brought out 3 years before the Galaxy NX which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX130 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the SX130 IS grades vs the Galaxy NX with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS & Samsung Galaxy NX. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX130 IS Gallery & Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX130 IS features outer measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy NX has proportions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") having a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX130 IS vs the Galaxy NX.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX130 IS and Galaxy NX is 85 and 82 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX130 IS and Galaxy NX.

As you can see, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX130 IS because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Samsung Galaxy NX will give greater detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX130 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.