Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung NX11

Let's examine more closely at the Canon SX280 HS and Samsung NX11, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the NX11 (15MP) is fairly similar but the SX280 HS (1/2.3") and NX11 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.

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The SX280 HS was manufactured 2 years after the NX11 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX280 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SX280 HS matches up against the NX11 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS and Samsung NX11. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX280 HS Gallery and Samsung NX11 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX280 HS has got exterior 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 NX11 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SX280 HS and the NX11.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX280 HS and NX11 is 91 and 80 respectively.

Often, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The picture below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX280 HS and NX11.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX280 HS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Samsung NX11 will offer you greater detail due to its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher SX280 HS should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.