Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung NX5

Following is a detailed review of the Canon SX400 IS versus Samsung NX5, former is 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 NX5 (15MP) is very similar but the SX400 IS (1/2.3") and NX5 (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.

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The SX400 IS was announced 4 years after the NX5 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX400 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX400 IS scores versus the NX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS & Samsung NX5. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX400 IS Gallery & Samsung NX5 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX400 IS has got exterior 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 NX5 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX400 IS against the NX5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX400 IS and NX5 is 81 and 80 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The image underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX400 IS and NX5.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX400 IS with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Canon SX400 IS will deliver more detail with its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX400 IS provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.