Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung NX200

On this page, we will be evaluating the Canon SX270 HS and Samsung NX200, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the SX270 HS (12MP) and NX200 (20MP) and the SX270 HS (1/2.3") and NX200 (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

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The SX270 HS was brought out 13 months after the NX200 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX270 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SX270 HS scores against the NX200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS & Samsung NX200. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX270 HS Gallery & Samsung NX200 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX270 HS comes with exterior measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX200 has measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX270 HS vs the NX200.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX270 HS and NX200 is 91 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The picture below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX270 HS and NX200.

To sum up, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX270 HS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX200 will give you extra detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger SX270 HS should have an advantage in sensor technology.