Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung NX20

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Canon SX160 IS and Samsung NX20, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the NX20 (20MP) is relatively similar but the SX160 IS (1/2.3") and NX20 (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.

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The SX160 IS was announced 15 months after the NX20 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX160 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SX160 IS grades vs the NX20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS & Samsung NX20. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX160 IS Gallery & Samsung NX20 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to factor 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") with a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Samsung NX20 has measurements of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX160 IS and Samsung NX20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SX160 IS vs the NX20.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX160 IS and NX20 is 86 and 83 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX160 IS and NX20.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX160 IS using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung NX20 will offer you more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent SX160 IS provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.