Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung NX200

On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon SX200 IS versus Samsung NX200, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and NX200 (20MP) and the SX200 IS (1/2.3") and NX200 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX200 IS was introduced 3 years before the NX200 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SX200 IS matches up versus the NX200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS & Samsung NX200. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX200 IS Gallery & Samsung NX200 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX200 IS features physical measurements 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 NX200 has specifications of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX200 IS versus Samsung NX200 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SX200 IS against the NX200.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX200 IS and NX200 is 90 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The image below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX200 IS and NX200.

To sum up, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX200 IS using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Samsung NX200 will offer extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX200 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.