Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung NX2000

On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon SX160 IS versus Samsung NX2000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the NX2000 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the SX160 IS (1/2.3") and NX2000 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX160 IS was announced 5 months before the NX2000 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX160 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX160 IS grades against the NX2000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS and Samsung NX2000. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX160 IS Gallery and Samsung NX2000 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX160 IS has got outer 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) whilst the Samsung NX2000 has specifications of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

See the Canon SX160 IS versus Samsung NX2000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SX160 IS versus the NX2000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX160 IS and NX2000 is 86 and 89 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by checking specs. The image here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX160 IS and NX2000.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX160 IS with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX2000 will resolve more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.