Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung NX100

Below is a thorough analysis of the Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung NX100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the NX100 (15MP) is relatively well matched but the SX260 HS (1/2.3") and NX100 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX260 HS was brought out 21 months later than the NX100 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX260 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX260 HS grades versus the NX100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS & Samsung NX100. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX260 HS Gallery & Samsung NX100 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX260 HS enjoys outside dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Samsung NX100 has sizing of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung NX100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SX260 HS vs the NX100.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX260 HS and NX100 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX260 HS and NX100.

To sum up, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX260 HS due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Samsung NX100 will give greater detail having its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger SX260 HS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.