Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung NX11

Below is a extensive analysis of the Canon SX270 HS and Samsung NX11, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the NX11 (15MP) is pretty close but the SX270 HS (1/2.3") and NX11 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The SX270 HS was revealed 2 years later than the NX11 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX270 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX270 HS grades versus the NX11 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS and Samsung NX11. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX270 HS Gallery and Samsung NX11 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX270 HS comes with outer measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Samsung NX11 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX270 HS and Samsung NX11 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SX270 HS versus the NX11.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX270 HS and NX11 is 91 and 80 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX270 HS and NX11.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX270 HS using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX11 will result in extra detail because of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher SX270 HS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.