Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung NX200

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX20 IS and Samsung NX200, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the SX20 IS (12MP) and NX200 (20MP) and the SX20 IS (1/2.3") and NX200 (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.

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The SX20 IS was released 20 months prior to the NX200 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX20 IS matches up vs the NX200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX20 IS & Samsung NX200. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX20 IS Gallery & Samsung NX200 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX20 IS provides outside dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Samsung NX200 has measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX20 IS and Samsung NX200 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX20 IS against the NX200.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX20 IS and NX200 is 65 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The graphic here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX20 IS and NX200.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX20 IS because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX200 will result in more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older SX20 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.