Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung NX200

On this page, we will be contrasting the Canon SX130 IS and Samsung NX200, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and NX200 (20MP) and the SX130 IS (1/2.3") and NX200 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.

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The SX130 IS was announced 18 months prior to the NX200 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX130 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX130 IS scores against the NX200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS and Samsung NX200. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX130 IS Gallery and Samsung NX200 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about 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") having a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Samsung NX200 has specifications of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

See the Canon SX130 IS and Samsung NX200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SX130 IS compared to the NX200.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX130 IS and NX200 is 85 and 90 respectively.

Often, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The picture here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX130 IS and NX200.

As you have seen, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX130 IS using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX200 will result in more detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX130 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.