Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung NX100

Below is a complete comparison of the Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung NX100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the NX100 (15MP) is relatively similar but the SX210 IS (1/2.3") and NX100 (APS-C) posses different sensor measurements.

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The SX210 IS was introduced 3 months before the NX100 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX210 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX210 IS matches up against the NX100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS & Samsung NX100. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX210 IS Gallery & Samsung NX100 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX210 IS comes with outside dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Samsung NX100 has specifications of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX210 IS vs the NX100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX210 IS and NX100 is 90 and 88 respectively.

Normally, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX210 IS and NX100.

To sum up, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SX210 IS using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX100 will offer extra detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively.