Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung NX500

The following is a extensive analysis of the Canon SX160 IS versus Samsung NX500, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the SX160 IS (16MP) and NX500 (28MP) and the SX160 IS (1/2.3") and NX500 (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.

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The SX160 IS was manufactured 19 months earlier than the NX500 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX160 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SX160 IS scores versus the NX500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS & Samsung NX500. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX160 IS Gallery & Samsung NX500 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX160 IS provides outside dimensions of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") having a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Samsung NX500 has proportions of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SX160 IS and the NX500.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX160 IS and NX500 is 86 and 87 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX160 IS and NX500.

As you have seen, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX160 IS due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX500 will render extra detail due to its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX160 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.