Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung NX100

Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon SX400 IS versus Samsung NX100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the NX100 (15MP) is relatively similar but the SX400 IS (1/2.3") and NX100 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX400 IS was revealed 3 years after the NX100 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX400 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SX400 IS matches up against the NX100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS and Samsung NX100. The full galleries are available at Canon SX400 IS Gallery and Samsung NX100 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX400 IS comes with exterior measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) while the Samsung NX100 has proportions of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX400 IS versus Samsung NX100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX400 IS vs the NX100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX400 IS and NX100 is 81 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The image below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX400 IS and NX100.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX400 IS with its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Canon SX400 IS will offer extra detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern SX400 IS will have a benefit in sensor technology.