Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung NX300M

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung NX300M, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the SX270 HS (12MP) and NX300M (20MP) and the SX270 HS (1/2.3") and NX300M (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX270 HS was unveiled 3 months after the NX300M which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX270 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SX270 HS grades against the NX300M with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS & Samsung NX300M. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX270 HS Gallery & Samsung NX300M Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX270 HS offers outer measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Samsung NX300M has measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung NX300M in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the SX270 HS vs the NX300M.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX270 HS and NX300M is 91 and 86 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The pic here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX270 HS and NX300M.

Plainly, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX270 HS with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX300M will resolve greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively.