Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung NX100

Let's look more closely at the Canon SX50 HS and Samsung NX100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX50 HS (12MP) and the NX100 (15MP) is fairly well matched but the SX50 HS (1/2.3") and NX100 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX50 HS was launched 2 years later than the NX100 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX50 HS matches up vs the NX100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS and Samsung NX100. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX50 HS Gallery and Samsung NX100 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX50 HS comes with external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") along with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Samsung NX100 has dimensions of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX50 HS and Samsung NX100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX50 HS compared to the NX100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX50 HS and NX100 is 65 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX50 HS and NX100.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX50 HS because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX100 will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more recent SX50 HS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.