Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung NX300

Here, we are matching up the Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung NX300, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the SX20 IS (12MP) and NX300 (20MP) and the SX20 IS (1/2.3") and NX300 (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.

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The SX20 IS was announced 4 years prior to the NX300 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SX20 IS matches up versus the NX300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX20 IS and Samsung NX300. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX20 IS Gallery and Samsung NX300 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX20 IS comes with outer measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX300 has specifications of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung NX300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SX20 IS and the NX300.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX20 IS and NX300 is 65 and 86 respectively.

Often, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out specs. The graphic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX20 IS and NX300.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX20 IS with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX300 will provide greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images way more aggressively. The older SX20 IS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.