Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung NX mini

Lets look more closely at the Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung NX mini, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the SX50 HS (12MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the SX50 HS (1/2.3") and NX mini (1") have different sensor sizes.

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The SX50 HS was unveiled 14 months earlier than the NX mini which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX50 HS scores versus the NX mini when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS & Samsung NX mini. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX50 HS Gallery & Samsung NX mini Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX50 HS has physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") and a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Samsung NX mini has proportions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung NX mini in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX50 HS compared to the NX mini.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX50 HS and NX mini is 65 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking specs. The picture below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX50 HS and NX mini.

All in all, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX50 HS with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Samsung NX mini will give more detail having an extra 8.5MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged SX50 HS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.