Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung NX1100

Lets look more closely at the Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung NX1100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the NX1100 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the SX160 IS (1/2.3") and NX1100 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The SX160 IS was manufactured 3 months later than the NX1100 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX160 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX160 IS scores versus the NX1100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS & Samsung NX1100. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX160 IS Gallery & Samsung NX1100 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. 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 NX1100 has dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung NX1100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SX160 IS against the NX1100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX160 IS and NX1100 is 86 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through specifications. The photograph below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX160 IS and NX1100.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX160 IS featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung NX1100 will show more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively.