Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung NX20

In this article, we are comparing the Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung NX20, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX170 IS (16MP) and the NX20 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the SX170 IS (1/2.3") and NX20 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX170 IS was released 17 months after the NX20 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX170 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX170 IS grades vs the NX20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX170 IS and Samsung NX20. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX170 IS Gallery and Samsung NX20 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX170 IS enjoys outer measurements of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX20 has sizing of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX170 IS against the NX20.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX170 IS and NX20 is 88 and 83 respectively.

Generally, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX170 IS and NX20.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX170 IS due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX20 will provide more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent SX170 IS is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.