Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung NX210

Below, we are evaluating the Canon SX170 IS versus Samsung NX210, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX170 IS (16MP) and the NX210 (20MP) is fairly similar but the SX170 IS (1/2.3") and NX210 (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The SX170 IS was launched 13 months later than the NX210 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX170 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX170 IS matches up vs the NX210 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX170 IS and Samsung NX210. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX170 IS Gallery and Samsung NX210 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX170 IS provides outer measurements of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Samsung NX210 has sizing of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SX170 IS versus the NX210.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX170 IS and NX210 is 88 and 90 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading specs. The graphic here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX170 IS and NX210.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX170 IS because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung NX210 will offer more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher SX170 IS should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.