Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung NX1100

Lets look more in depth at the Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung NX1100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and NX1100 (20MP) and the SX240 HS (1/2.3") and NX1100 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX240 HS was announced 14 months earlier than the NX1100 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX240 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SX240 HS grades against the NX1100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS & Samsung NX1100. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX240 HS Gallery & Samsung NX1100 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX240 HS offers 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) whilst the Samsung NX1100 has specifications 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SX240 HS against the NX1100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX240 HS and NX1100 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The visual here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX240 HS and NX1100.

All in all, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX240 HS using its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Samsung NX1100 will render more detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older SX240 HS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.