Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung NX300M

Here is a complete comparison of the Canon SX400 IS versus Samsung NX300M, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the NX300M (20MP) is very similar but the SX400 IS (1/2.3") and NX300M (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The SX400 IS was manufactured 20 months later than the NX300M making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX400 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SX400 IS matches up against the NX300M in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS & Samsung NX300M. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX400 IS Gallery & Samsung NX300M Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Canon SX400 IS has external dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX300M has specifications of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SX400 IS compared to the NX300M.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX400 IS and NX300M is 81 and 86 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The visual below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX400 IS and NX300M.

Plainly, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX400 IS because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX300M will offer more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX400 IS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.