Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung NX500

Below, we are looking at the Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung NX500, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and NX500 (28MP) and the SX200 IS (1/2.3") and NX500 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX200 IS was brought out 6 years before the NX500 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX200 IS matches up vs the NX500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS and Samsung NX500. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX200 IS Gallery and Samsung NX500 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX200 IS comes with outer dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Samsung NX500 has sizing of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

See the Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung NX500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SX200 IS against the NX500.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX200 IS and NX500 is 90 and 87 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX200 IS and NX500.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX200 IS because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung NX500 will provide extra detail having its extra 16 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged SX200 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.