Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung NX1100

Here is a in depth comparison of the Canon SX50 HS versus Samsung NX1100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the SX50 HS (12MP) and NX1100 (20MP) and the SX50 HS (1/2.3") and NX1100 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX50 HS was revealed 2 months earlier than the NX1100 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SX50 HS grades against the NX1100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS & Samsung NX1100. The full galleries are available at Canon SX50 HS Gallery & Samsung NX1100 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX50 HS comes with outside measurements 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 NX1100 has dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the SX50 HS vs the NX1100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX50 HS and NX1100 is 65 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX50 HS and NX1100.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX50 HS with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung NX1100 will result in extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively.