Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung NX500

Following is a extended review of the Canon SX240 HS versus Samsung NX500, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and NX500 (28MP) and the SX240 HS (1/2.3") and NX500 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX240 HS was released 4 years earlier than the NX500 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX240 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX240 HS grades versus the NX500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS & Samsung NX500. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX240 HS Gallery & Samsung NX500 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX240 HS features exterior measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX500 has sizing of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX240 HS versus Samsung NX500 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX240 HS vs the NX500.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX240 HS and NX500 is 91 and 87 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX240 HS and NX500.

As you can see, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX240 HS due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX500 will render extra detail as a result of its extra 16 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX240 HS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.