Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung NX1100

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon SX170 IS versus Samsung NX1100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX170 IS (16MP) and the NX1100 (20MP) is very similar but the SX170 IS (1/2.3") and NX1100 (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.

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The SX170 IS was announced 5 months after the NX1100 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX170 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SX170 IS scores vs the NX1100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX170 IS & Samsung NX1100. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX170 IS Gallery & Samsung NX1100 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX170 IS features outer measurements of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Samsung NX1100 has sizing of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX170 IS compared to the NX1100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX170 IS and NX1100 is 88 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The pic below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX170 IS and NX1100.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX170 IS with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Samsung NX1100 will offer you more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively.