Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung NX1000

Below, we will be evaluating the Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung NX1000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the SX260 HS (12MP) and NX1000 (20MP) and the SX260 HS (1/2.3") and NX1000 (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX260 HS was manufactured 2 months after the NX1000 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX260 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX260 HS scores versus the NX1000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and Samsung NX1000. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and Samsung NX1000 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX260 HS offers physical 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) whilst the Samsung NX1000 has specifications of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung NX1000 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX260 HS compared to the NX1000.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX260 HS and NX1000 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX260 HS and NX1000.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX260 HS because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung NX1000 will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively.