Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung NX1

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon SX280 HS versus Samsung NX1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the SX280 HS (1/2.3") and NX1 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The SX280 HS was revealed 18 months earlier than the NX1 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX280 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SX280 HS scores vs the NX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS & Samsung NX1. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX280 HS Gallery & Samsung NX1 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX280 HS enjoys 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) and the Samsung NX1 has measurements of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SX280 HS vs the NX1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX280 HS and NX1 is 91 and 66 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through specifications. The pic below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX280 HS and NX1.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX280 HS with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Samsung NX1 will show extra detail because of its extra 16 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX280 HS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.