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Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung NX1100

Portability
80
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS front
 
Samsung NX1100 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61

Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung NX1100 Key Specs

Canon SX410 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
  • Revealed February 2015
Samsung NX1100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Launched April 2013
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX1000
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX2000
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Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung NX1100 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Canon SX410 IS and Samsung NX1100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX410 IS (20MP) and the NX1100 (20MP) is relatively close but the SX410 IS (1/2.3") and NX1100 (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.

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The SX410 IS was manufactured 23 months later than the NX1100 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX410 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX410 IS grades against the NX1100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Samsung NX1100

 SX410 IS NX1100 
LaunchedFebruary 2015April 2013More recent by 23 months

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Canon SX410 IS

 NX1100 SX410 IS 
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Samsung NX1100

 SX410 IS NX1100 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung NX1100 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX410 IS provides external measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") and a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Samsung NX1100 has dimensions 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SX410 IS against the NX1100.

Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung NX1100 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX410 IS and NX1100 is 80 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung NX1100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung NX1100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX410 IS and NX1100.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses the exact same megapixels albeit different sensor measurements. The SX410 IS provides the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field more challenging. The younger SX410 IS provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung NX1100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX1100 as a Portrait photography camera
47
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
77
manual focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Street photography advice
Samsung NX1100 Street photography advice
52
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
73
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than others in class (222g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX410 IS
Sports photography with Samsung NX1100
41
great zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
slow continuous shooting (0.5 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (185 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
56
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Travel photography information
Samsung NX1100 Travel photography information
61
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (960mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery (185 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than others in class (222g)
decent megapixels (20MP)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX1100 as a Landscape photography camera
48
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery (185 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
71
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX410 IS
Vlogging with Samsung NX1100
29
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
34
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (222g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
no mic socket
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Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung NX1100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX410 IS and Samsung NX1100
 Canon PowerShot SX410 ISSamsung NX1100
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX410 IS Samsung NX1100
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2015-02-06 2013-04-11
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 15
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 0cm -
Available lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 0.5fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 325g (0.72 lb) 222g (0.49 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 73
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 852
Other
Battery life 185 pictures 320 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11LH BC1030
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $199 $600