Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung NX1000

Below, we will be matching up the Canon SX210 IS versus Samsung NX1000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX210 IS (14MP) and NX1000 (20MP) and the SX210 IS (1/2.3") and NX1000 (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.

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The SX210 IS was revealed 22 months before the NX1000 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX210 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX210 IS scores against the NX1000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS and Samsung NX1000. The full galleries are available at Canon SX210 IS Gallery and Samsung NX1000 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX210 IS comes with outer measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1000 has sizing of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the SX210 IS versus the NX1000.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX210 IS and NX1000 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The picture here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX210 IS and NX1000.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX210 IS using its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Samsung NX1000 will resolve greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX210 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.