Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung NX10

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung NX10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the NX10 (15MP) is fairly comparable but the SX500 IS (1/2.3") and NX10 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

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The SX500 IS was released 2 years later than the NX10 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX500 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SX500 IS grades vs the NX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX500 IS and Samsung NX10. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX500 IS Gallery and Samsung NX10 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX500 IS enjoys outside measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Samsung NX10 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung NX10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX500 IS and the NX10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX500 IS and NX10 is 80 and 80 respectively.

Often, its hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The graphic below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX500 IS and NX10.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX500 IS because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Canon SX500 IS will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The younger SX500 IS will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.