Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung NX10

On this page, we are evaluating the Canon SX170 IS versus Samsung NX10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX170 IS (16MP) and the NX10 (15MP) is fairly well matched but the SX170 IS (1/2.3") and NX10 (APS-C) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The SX170 IS was introduced 3 years after the NX10 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX170 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX170 IS matches up vs the NX10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX170 IS & Samsung NX10. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX170 IS Gallery & Samsung NX10 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX170 IS provides outside measurements of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Samsung NX10 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

See the Canon SX170 IS versus Samsung NX10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX170 IS versus the NX10.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX170 IS and NX10 is 88 and 80 respectively.

Often, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX170 IS and NX10.

To sum up, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX170 IS with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Canon SX170 IS will resolve extra detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively. The fresher SX170 IS provides an advantage in sensor innovation.