Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung NX1000

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon SX150 IS versus Samsung NX1000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the SX150 IS (14MP) and NX1000 (20MP) and the SX150 IS (1/2.3") and NX1000 (APS-C) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The SX150 IS was manufactured within a month of the NX1000 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX150 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX150 IS matches up vs the NX1000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS and Samsung NX1000. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX150 IS Gallery and Samsung NX1000 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX150 IS features external dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") and a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Samsung NX1000 has measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX150 IS versus Samsung NX1000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SX150 IS compared to the NX1000.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX150 IS and NX1000 is 86 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX150 IS and NX1000.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX150 IS because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Samsung NX1000 will offer you extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively.