Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung NX2000

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon SX170 IS versus Samsung NX2000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX170 IS (16MP) and the NX2000 (20MP) is fairly close but the SX170 IS (1/2.3") and NX2000 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX170 IS was manufactured 3 months before the NX2000 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX170 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX170 IS scores versus the NX2000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX170 IS and Samsung NX2000. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX170 IS Gallery and Samsung NX2000 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX170 IS features exterior 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 NX2000 has sizing of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX170 IS versus Samsung NX2000 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX170 IS against the NX2000.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX170 IS and NX2000 is 88 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX170 IS and NX2000.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX170 IS because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Samsung NX2000 will render more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively.