Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung NX100

Here is a extensive review of the Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung NX100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX20 IS (12MP) and the NX100 (15MP) is fairly similar but the SX20 IS (1/2.3") and NX100 (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.

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The SX20 IS was revealed 2 months earlier than the NX100 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX20 IS grades against the NX100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX20 IS and Samsung NX100. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX20 IS Gallery and Samsung NX100 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX20 IS offers outside dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Samsung NX100 has sizing of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung NX100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SX20 IS compared to the NX100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX20 IS and NX100 is 65 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX20 IS and NX100.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX20 IS using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Samsung NX100 will offer you more detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively.