Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung NX210

Here is a extended overview of the Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung NX210, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX20 IS (12MP) and NX210 (20MP) and the SX20 IS (1/2.3") and NX210 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX20 IS was manufactured 3 years earlier than the NX210 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX20 IS grades against the NX210 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX20 IS and Samsung NX210. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX20 IS Gallery and Samsung NX210 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX20 IS has got exterior measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Samsung NX210 has sizing of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

See the Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung NX210 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SX20 IS against the NX210.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX20 IS and NX210 is 65 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The graphic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX20 IS and NX210.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX20 IS because of its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Samsung NX210 will give you extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older SX20 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.