Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung NX1100
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Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung NX1100 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung NX1100 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX410 IS & Samsung NX1100. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX410 IS Gallery & Samsung NX1100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Samsung NX1100
SX410 IS | NX1100 | |||
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Launched | February 2015 | ![]() | April 2013 | More recent by 23 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Canon SX410 IS
NX1100 | SX410 IS | |||
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Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Samsung NX1100
SX410 IS | NX1100 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Look at the Canon SX410 IS and Samsung NX1100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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.

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Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung NX1100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS | Samsung NX1100 | |
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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 |