Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung NX100

On this page, we are matching up the Canon SX160 IS versus Samsung NX100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the NX100 (15MP) is very comparable but the SX160 IS (1/2.3") and NX100 (APS-C) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The SX160 IS was brought out 2 years after the NX100 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX160 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the SX160 IS matches up against the NX100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS & Samsung NX100. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX160 IS Gallery & Samsung NX100 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX160 IS has physical measurements of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Samsung NX100 has measurements of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SX160 IS compared to the NX100.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX160 IS and NX100 is 86 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX160 IS and NX100.

As you can see, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX160 IS due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Canon SX160 IS will provide extra detail having its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent SX160 IS should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.