Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung NX20

Lets examine more closely at the Canon SX50 HS and Samsung NX20, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the SX50 HS (12MP) and NX20 (20MP) and the SX50 HS (1/2.3") and NX20 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizing.

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The SX50 HS was released 9 months after the NX20 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SX50 HS scores vs the NX20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS & Samsung NX20. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX50 HS Gallery & Samsung NX20 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX50 HS offers outside dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX20 has proportions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX50 HS compared to the NX20.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX50 HS and NX20 is 65 and 83 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking specs. The picture underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX50 HS and NX20.

All in all, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX50 HS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Samsung NX20 will give greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SX50 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.