Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung NX1

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung NX1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the SX130 IS (1/2.3") and NX1 (APS-C) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The SX130 IS was released 5 years earlier than the NX1 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX130 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the SX130 IS matches up against the NX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS and Samsung NX1. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX130 IS Gallery and Samsung NX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX130 IS offers outer dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") having a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1 has specifications of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung NX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SX130 IS vs the NX1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX130 IS and NX1 is 85 and 66 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX130 IS and NX1.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SX130 IS due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX1 will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 16MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older SX130 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.