Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung NX1

Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon SX160 IS and Samsung NX1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the SX160 IS (16MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the SX160 IS (1/2.3") and NX1 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX160 IS was brought out 15 months before the NX1 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX160 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX160 IS scores against the NX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS & Samsung NX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX160 IS Gallery & Samsung NX1 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX160 IS comes with physical dimensions of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") having a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Samsung NX1 has proportions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX160 IS and Samsung NX1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX160 IS against the NX1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX160 IS and NX1 is 86 and 66 respectively.

Often, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking a spec sheet. The visual here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX160 IS and NX1.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX160 IS due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Samsung NX1 will give you extra detail having its extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The older SX160 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.