Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung NX1100

Here, we are comparing the Canon SX400 IS versus Samsung NX1100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the NX1100 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the SX400 IS (1/2.3") and NX1100 (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

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The SX400 IS was announced 16 months after the NX1100 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX400 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SX400 IS scores against the NX1100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS & Samsung NX1100. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX400 IS Gallery & Samsung NX1100 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX400 IS has outside 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 NX1100 has specifications of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX400 IS vs the NX1100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX400 IS and NX1100 is 81 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The image here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX400 IS and NX1100.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX400 IS with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX1100 will resolve extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SX400 IS should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.