Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung NX mini

Lets look more closely at the Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung NX mini, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX150 IS (14MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the SX150 IS (1/2.3") and NX mini (1") offer totally different sensor size.

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The SX150 IS was manufactured 22 months earlier than the NX mini making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX150 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX150 IS scores versus the NX mini for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS and Samsung NX mini. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX150 IS Gallery and Samsung NX mini Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX150 IS provides physical measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") and a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX mini has dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung NX mini in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX150 IS compared to the NX mini.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX150 IS and NX mini is 86 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking technical specs. The photograph here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX150 IS and NX mini.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX150 IS featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Samsung NX mini will resolve greater detail due to its extra 6.5MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older SX150 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.