Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung NX20

On this page, we are comparing the Canon SX260 HS versus Samsung NX20, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the SX260 HS (12MP) and NX20 (20MP) and the SX260 HS (1/2.3") and NX20 (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.

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The SX260 HS was released 2 months after the NX20 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX260 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SX260 HS matches up against the NX20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS & Samsung NX20. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX260 HS Gallery & Samsung NX20 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX260 HS offers exterior measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Samsung NX20 has measurements of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SX260 HS against the NX20.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX260 HS and NX20 is 91 and 83 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The image underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX260 HS and NX20.

To sum up, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX260 HS due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX20 will produce more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively.