Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung NX100

Its time to look much closer at the Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung NX100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the NX100 (15MP) is fairly comparable but the SX240 HS (1/2.3") and NX100 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX240 HS was launched 18 months after the NX100 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX240 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SX240 HS grades against the NX100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS & Samsung NX100. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX240 HS Gallery & Samsung NX100 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX240 HS comes with exterior dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Samsung NX100 has measurements of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung NX100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX240 HS compared to the NX100.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX240 HS and NX100 is 91 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX240 HS and NX100.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX240 HS featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Samsung NX100 will provide more detail utilizing its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern SX240 HS will have a benefit in sensor innovation.