Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung NX1

Following is a in depth assessment of the Canon SX270 HS and Samsung NX1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the SX270 HS (12MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the SX270 HS (1/2.3") and NX1 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX270 HS was brought out 18 months before the NX1 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX270 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SX270 HS matches up vs the NX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS and Samsung NX1. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX270 HS Gallery and Samsung NX1 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX270 HS features physical measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Samsung NX1 has proportions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX270 HS versus the NX1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX270 HS and NX1 is 91 and 66 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing specs. The picture below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX270 HS and NX1.

All in all, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX270 HS due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Samsung NX1 will offer extra detail having its extra 16MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged SX270 HS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.