Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon SX400 IS versus Samsung Galaxy NX, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the Galaxy NX (20MP) is fairly comparable but the SX400 IS (1/2.3") and Galaxy NX (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.

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The SX400 IS was announced 14 months later than the Galaxy NX making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX400 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX400 IS grades versus the Galaxy NX in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS & Samsung Galaxy NX. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX400 IS Gallery & Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX400 IS provides physical measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy NX has sizing of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") having a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX400 IS vs the Galaxy NX.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX400 IS and Galaxy NX is 81 and 82 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX400 IS and Galaxy NX.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SX400 IS with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Samsung Galaxy NX will show more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher SX400 IS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.