Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung NX11

Let's look more in depth at the Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung NX11, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the NX11 (15MP) is relatively close but the SX160 IS (1/2.3") and NX11 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX160 IS was revealed 2 years later than the NX11 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX160 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SX160 IS grades vs the NX11 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS & Samsung NX11. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX160 IS Gallery & Samsung NX11 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX160 IS features physical measurements of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") having a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX11 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung NX11 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SX160 IS vs the NX11.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX160 IS and NX11 is 86 and 80 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX160 IS and NX11.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SX160 IS having a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Canon SX160 IS will provide you with more detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern SX160 IS will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.