Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung NX1

Below is a extended analysis of the Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung NX1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the SX240 HS (1/2.3") and NX1 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX240 HS was launched 3 years earlier than the NX1 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX240 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX240 HS scores against the NX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS & Samsung NX1. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX240 HS Gallery & Samsung NX1 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX240 HS features physical measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Samsung NX1 has sizing of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SX240 HS and the NX1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX240 HS and NX1 is 91 and 66 respectively.

Usually, its tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The visual here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX240 HS and NX1.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SX240 HS due to its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Samsung NX1 will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 16MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The older SX240 HS is going to be behind in sensor tech.