Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung NX1

Here is a detailed overview of the Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung NX1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX260 HS (12MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the SX260 HS (1/2.3") and NX1 (APS-C) have different sensor size.

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The SX260 HS was introduced 3 years earlier than the NX1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX260 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX260 HS matches up vs the NX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and Samsung NX1. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and Samsung NX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX260 HS provides outside measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Samsung NX1 has measurements of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX260 HS and the NX1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX260 HS and NX1 is 91 and 66 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX260 HS and NX1.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX260 HS with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX1 will result in greater detail using its extra 16MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older SX260 HS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.