Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung NX1

Let's look more in depth at the Canon SX50 HS versus Samsung NX1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the SX50 HS (12MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the SX50 HS (1/2.3") and NX1 (APS-C) posses different sensor size.

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The SX50 HS was released 20 months earlier than the NX1 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SX50 HS grades against the NX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS and Samsung NX1. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX50 HS Gallery and Samsung NX1 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX50 HS enjoys external measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Samsung NX1 has specifications of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX50 HS compared to the NX1.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX50 HS and NX1 is 65 and 66 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through technical specs. The pic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX50 HS and NX1.

As you can tell, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX50 HS because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Samsung NX1 will produce more detail as a result of its extra 16 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged SX50 HS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.