Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung NX10

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung NX10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the NX10 (15MP) is relatively close but the SX160 IS (1/2.3") and NX10 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX160 IS was launched 3 years after the NX10 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX160 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SX160 IS matches up against the NX10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS and Samsung NX10. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX160 IS Gallery and Samsung NX10 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX160 IS offers physical measurements of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") along with a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Samsung NX10 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung NX10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX160 IS and the NX10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX160 IS and NX10 is 86 and 80 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The image below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX160 IS and NX10.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX160 IS because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Canon SX160 IS will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer SX160 IS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.