Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung NX5

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Canon SX240 HS and Samsung NX5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the NX5 (15MP) is very similar but the SX240 HS (1/2.3") and NX5 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX240 HS was released 21 months later than the NX5 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX240 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the SX240 HS scores versus the NX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS & Samsung NX5. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX240 HS Gallery & Samsung NX5 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX240 HS has outside measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Samsung NX5 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SX240 HS vs the NX5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX240 HS and NX5 is 91 and 80 respectively.

Usually, its tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX240 HS and NX5.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX240 HS due to its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Samsung NX5 will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher SX240 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.