Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung NX mini

Below is a in depth overview of the Canon SX240 HS versus Samsung NX mini, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the SX240 HS (1/2.3") and NX mini (1") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX240 HS was introduced 3 years prior to the NX mini and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX240 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the SX240 HS grades vs the NX mini in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS and Samsung NX mini. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX240 HS Gallery and Samsung NX mini Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX240 HS features outer measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Samsung NX mini has sizing of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SX240 HS vs the NX mini.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX240 HS and NX mini is 91 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX240 HS and NX mini.

To sum up, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX240 HS with its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Samsung NX mini will offer extra detail using its extra 8.5MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older SX240 HS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.