Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung NX1000

Let's look closer at the Canon SX400 IS and Samsung NX1000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the NX1000 (20MP) is pretty similar but the SX400 IS (1/2.3") and NX1000 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.

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The SX400 IS was released 2 years after the NX1000 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX400 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SX400 IS matches up against the NX1000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS and Samsung NX1000. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX400 IS Gallery and Samsung NX1000 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX400 IS has outer dimensions 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 NX1000 has proportions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX400 IS against the NX1000.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX400 IS and NX1000 is 81 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX400 IS and NX1000.

Clearly, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX400 IS due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung NX1000 will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger SX400 IS provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.