Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung NX20

Below, we are evaluating the Canon SX20 IS versus Samsung NX20, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Canon and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the SX20 IS (12MP) and NX20 (20MP) and the SX20 IS (1/2.3") and NX20 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The SX20 IS was brought out 21 months before the NX20 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) 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 SX20 IS matches up versus the NX20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX20 IS and Samsung NX20. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX20 IS Gallery and Samsung NX20 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX20 IS provides physical measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX20 has proportions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

See the Canon SX20 IS versus Samsung NX20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SX20 IS compared to the NX20.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX20 IS and NX20 is 65 and 83 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The pic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX20 IS and NX20.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX20 IS due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX20 will resolve extra detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX20 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.