Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung NX1100

Lets take a closer look at the Canon SX280 HS versus Samsung NX1100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and NX1100 (20MP) and the SX280 HS (1/2.3") and NX1100 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX280 HS was launched at a similar time to the NX1100 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX280 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SX280 HS grades against the NX1100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS and Samsung NX1100. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX280 HS Gallery and Samsung NX1100 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX280 HS features physical dimensions 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 NX1100 has dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX280 HS and the NX1100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX280 HS and NX1100 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The image here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX280 HS and NX1100.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX280 HS due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX1100 will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively.