Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung NX1

Following is a thorough overview of the Canon SX200 IS and Samsung NX1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the SX200 IS (1/2.3") and NX1 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX200 IS was brought out 6 years before the NX1 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SX200 IS scores vs the NX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS and Samsung NX1. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX200 IS Gallery and Samsung NX1 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX200 IS enjoys outer dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Samsung NX1 has dimensions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX200 IS and Samsung NX1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX200 IS compared to the NX1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX200 IS and NX1 is 90 and 66 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing specs. The pic underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX200 IS and NX1.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX200 IS because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Samsung NX1 will deliver more detail having its extra 16 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX200 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.