Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung NX1100

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon SX130 IS and Samsung NX1100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and NX1100 (20MP) and the SX130 IS (1/2.3") and NX1100 (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The SX130 IS was brought out 3 years prior to the NX1100 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX130 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX130 IS grades vs the NX1100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS & Samsung NX1100. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX130 IS Gallery & Samsung NX1100 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX130 IS comes with outside measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") having a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Samsung NX1100 has dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX130 IS and Samsung NX1100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX130 IS against the NX1100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX130 IS and NX1100 is 85 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through specifications. The visual here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX130 IS and NX1100.

Plainly, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX130 IS because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX1100 will show extra detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older SX130 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.