Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung NX11

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon SX200 IS and Samsung NX11, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the NX11 (15MP) is pretty close but the SX200 IS (1/2.3") and NX11 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.

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The SX200 IS was announced 19 months before the NX11 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX200 IS matches up vs the NX11 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS & Samsung NX11. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX200 IS Gallery & Samsung NX11 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX200 IS enjoys outside dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Samsung NX11 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX200 IS and Samsung NX11 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SX200 IS against the NX11.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX200 IS and NX11 is 90 and 80 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The visual here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX200 IS and NX11.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX200 IS using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX11 will result in extra detail with its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older SX200 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.