Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung NX100

The following is a complete assessment of the Canon SX130 IS versus Samsung NX100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the NX100 (15MP) is fairly similar but the SX130 IS (1/2.3") and NX100 (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.

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The SX130 IS was brought out within a month of the NX100 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX130 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX130 IS matches up versus the NX100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS & Samsung NX100. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX130 IS Gallery & Samsung NX100 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX130 IS provides outer dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") along with a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX100 has specifications of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SX130 IS against the NX100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX130 IS and NX100 is 85 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading specs. The image here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX130 IS and NX100.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX130 IS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Samsung NX100 will offer you more detail having its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively.