Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung NX300

Following is a detailed assessment of the Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung NX300, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the SX270 HS (12MP) and NX300 (20MP) and the SX270 HS (1/2.3") and NX300 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.

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The SX270 HS was revealed 8 months before the NX300 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX270 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX270 HS matches up vs the NX300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS and Samsung NX300. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX270 HS Gallery and Samsung NX300 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX270 HS features outer dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX300 has specifications of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX270 HS vs the NX300.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX270 HS and NX300 is 91 and 86 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing specs. The image below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX270 HS and NX300.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX270 HS using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Samsung NX300 will offer you greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged SX270 HS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.