Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung NX1000

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Canon SX230 HS versus Samsung NX1000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the SX230 HS (12MP) and NX1000 (20MP) and the SX230 HS (1/2.3") and NX1000 (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.

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The SX230 HS was brought out 9 months before the NX1000 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX230 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX230 HS grades vs the NX1000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS and Samsung NX1000. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX230 HS Gallery and Samsung NX1000 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX230 HS enjoys external measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1000 has sizing of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the SX230 HS versus the NX1000.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX230 HS and NX1000 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching technical specs. The picture below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX230 HS and NX1000.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX230 HS featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX1000 will result in greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged SX230 HS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.