Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung NX300M

Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon SX210 IS and Samsung NX300M, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX210 IS (14MP) and NX300M (20MP) and the SX210 IS (1/2.3") and NX300M (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The SX210 IS was introduced 3 years prior to the NX300M and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX210 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SX210 IS scores against the NX300M when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS & Samsung NX300M. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX210 IS Gallery & Samsung NX300M Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX210 IS enjoys outer 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 NX300M has dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX210 IS and Samsung NX300M in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SX210 IS compared to the NX300M.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX210 IS and NX300M is 90 and 86 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The visual here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX210 IS and NX300M.

Plainly, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX210 IS with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX300M will resolve more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older SX210 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.