Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung NX500

Its time to look closer at the Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung NX500, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX270 HS (12MP) and NX500 (28MP) and the SX270 HS (1/2.3") and NX500 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The SX270 HS was introduced 22 months prior to the NX500 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX270 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SX270 HS grades versus the NX500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS and Samsung NX500. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX270 HS Gallery and Samsung NX500 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX270 HS enjoys physical dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX500 has dimensions of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung NX500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX270 HS and the NX500.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX270 HS and NX500 is 91 and 87 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The picture here might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX270 HS and NX500.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX270 HS having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung NX500 will result in greater detail using its extra 16MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged SX270 HS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.