Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung NX1000

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung NX1000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX170 IS (16MP) and the NX1000 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the SX170 IS (1/2.3") and NX1000 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.

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The SX170 IS was released 17 months after the NX1000 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX170 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX170 IS matches up against the NX1000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX170 IS and Samsung NX1000. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX170 IS Gallery and Samsung NX1000 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX170 IS comes with outer dimensions of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1000 has sizing of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SX170 IS vs the NX1000.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX170 IS and NX1000 is 88 and 90 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The image here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX170 IS and NX1000.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX170 IS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Samsung NX1000 will give more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher SX170 IS should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.