Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung NX10

The following is a extensive review of the Canon SX150 IS and Samsung NX10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the NX10 (15MP) is relatively comparable but the SX150 IS (1/2.3") and NX10 (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

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The SX150 IS was released 2 years after the NX10 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX150 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SX150 IS matches up versus the NX10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS & Samsung NX10. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX150 IS Gallery & Samsung NX10 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX150 IS offers physical measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Samsung NX10 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SX150 IS compared to the NX10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX150 IS and NX10 is 86 and 80 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specifications. The image here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX150 IS and NX10.

To sum up, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX150 IS because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung NX10 will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent SX150 IS should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.