Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung NX1100

Let's look more closely at the Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung NX1100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the SX230 HS (12MP) and NX1100 (20MP) and the SX230 HS (1/2.3") and NX1100 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX230 HS was revealed 21 months earlier than the NX1100 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX230 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SX230 HS matches up versus the NX1100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS & Samsung NX1100. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX230 HS Gallery & Samsung NX1100 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX230 HS enjoys outer dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Samsung NX1100 has proportions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SX230 HS and the NX1100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX230 HS and NX1100 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The image below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX230 HS and NX1100.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX230 HS with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Samsung NX1100 will produce more detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX230 HS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.