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Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung NX20

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Samsung NX20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
61
Features
73
Overall
65

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung NX20 Key Specs

Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Introduced May 2012
  • Succeeded the Canon SX130 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX160 IS
Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
  • Introduced April 2012
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX11
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX30
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Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung NX20 Overview

The following is a in depth review of the Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung NX20, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX150 IS (14MP) and NX20 (20MP) and the SX150 IS (1/2.3") and NX20 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX150 IS was introduced very close to the NX20 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX150 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the SX150 IS scores vs the NX20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Samsung NX20

 SX150 IS NX20 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Canon SX150 IS

 NX20 SX150 IS 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Samsung NX20

 SX150 IS NX20 
IntroducedMay 2012April 2012Similar generation
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung NX20 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX150 IS features outside measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") having a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Samsung NX20 has specifications of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung NX20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SX150 IS vs the NX20.

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung NX20 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX150 IS and NX20 is 86 and 83 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung NX20 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung NX20 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The picture here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX150 IS and NX20.

Clearly, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX150 IS with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX20 will give you more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung NX20 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung NX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung NX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX150 IS
Portrait photography with Samsung NX20
42
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
76
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX20 as a Street photography camera
59
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (306g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
77
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than others in class (341 grams)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX150 IS
Sports photography with Samsung NX20
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
has tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (130 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
60
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Travel photography factors
Samsung NX20 Travel photography factors
64
lighter than competition in class (306 grams)
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (130 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
77
lighter than others in class (341g)
resolution is good (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
lack of Timelapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX20 as a Landscape photography camera
46
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery power (130 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
70
manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Vlogging factors
Samsung NX20 Vlogging factors
30
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (306 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
78
selfie friendly display
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone support
lighter than others in class (341g)
lack of image stabilization
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Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung NX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Samsung NX20
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISSamsung NX20
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Samsung NX20
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-05-14 2012-04-20
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 1 15
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 11.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 306 grams (0.67 lbs) 341 grams (0.75 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 75
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 785
Other
Battery life 130 photographs 360 photographs
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $249 $1,100