Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung GX-20

The following is a thorough assessment of the Canon SX210 IS versus Samsung GX-20, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the GX-20 (15MP) is pretty well matched but the SX210 IS (1/2.3") and GX-20 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX210 IS was released 2 years after the GX-20 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX210 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX210 IS scores vs the GX-20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS and Samsung GX-20. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX210 IS Gallery and Samsung GX-20 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX210 IS has got exterior measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Samsung GX-20 has sizing of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Check the Canon SX210 IS versus Samsung GX-20 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SX210 IS compared to the GX-20.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX210 IS and GX-20 is 90 and 58 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The picture here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX210 IS and GX-20.

To sum up, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX210 IS featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Samsung GX-20 will give more detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger SX210 IS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.