Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung NX100

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon SX270 HS versus Samsung NX100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the NX100 (15MP) is very comparable but the SX270 HS (1/2.3") and NX100 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The SX270 HS was announced 2 years after the NX100 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX270 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SX270 HS matches up vs the NX100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS and Samsung NX100. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX270 HS Gallery and Samsung NX100 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX270 HS has outside measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Samsung NX100 has dimensions of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX270 HS versus Samsung NX100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX270 HS and the NX100.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX270 HS and NX100 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through a spec sheet. The pic below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX270 HS and NX100.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX270 HS with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX100 will produce extra detail with its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The younger SX270 HS provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.