Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung NX1000

Here, we are contrasting the Canon SX200 IS versus Samsung NX1000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and NX1000 (20MP) and the SX200 IS (1/2.3") and NX1000 (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

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The SX200 IS was launched 3 years prior to the NX1000 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SX200 IS grades versus the NX1000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS and Samsung NX1000. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX200 IS Gallery and Samsung NX1000 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX200 IS offers exterior measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Samsung NX1000 has specifications of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX200 IS versus Samsung NX1000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SX200 IS versus the NX1000.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX200 IS and NX1000 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Normally, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through technical specs. The photograph below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX200 IS and NX1000.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX200 IS due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX1000 will result in more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older SX200 IS will be behind in sensor technology.