Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung NX11
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Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung NX11 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
- Introduced July 2010
- Succeeded the Canon SX10 IS
- New Model is Canon SX30 IS
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Introduced December 2010
- Superseded the Samsung NX10
- Refreshed by Samsung NX20
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Let's look more closely at the Canon SX20 IS and Samsung NX11, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX20 IS (12MP) and the NX11 (15MP) is fairly comparable but the SX20 IS (1/2.3") and NX11 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.
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Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SX20 IS scores against the NX11 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX20 IS and Samsung NX11. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX20 IS Gallery and Samsung NX11 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the Samsung NX11
| SX20 IS | NX11 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Canon SX20 IS
| NX11 | SX20 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 614k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and Samsung NX11
| SX20 IS | NX11 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | July 2010 |  | December 2010 | Same generation |
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung NX11 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX20 IS has external measurements 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 NX11 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX20 IS and Samsung NX11 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SX20 IS versus the NX11.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX20 IS and NX11 is 65 and 80 respectively.
Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung NX11 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX20 IS and NX11.
Clearly, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX20 IS due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX11 will show more detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively.
Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung NX11 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung NX11 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX20 IS | Samsung NX11 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Samsung |
| Model | Canon PowerShot SX20 IS | Samsung NX11 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2010-07-06 | 2010-12-28 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Digic 4 | DRIM Engine |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 15MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 15 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
| Lens focal range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | - |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 0cm | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 32 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.5" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 614 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display tech | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.80 m | 11.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/500 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | H.264 | H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 600 gr (1.32 lb) | 499 gr (1.10 lb) |
| Dimensions | 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 63 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.8 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 553 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 400 pictures |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | 4 x AA | BP1130 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD / SDHC / MMC / MMC Plus / HC MMC Plus | SD/SDHC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail price | $500 | $626 |