Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung NX1100

In this article, we will be reviewing the Canon SX500 IS and Samsung NX1100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the NX1100 (20MP) is pretty close but the SX500 IS (1/2.3") and NX1100 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The SX500 IS was revealed 7 months earlier than the NX1100 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX500 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SX500 IS grades vs the NX1100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX500 IS and Samsung NX1100. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX500 IS Gallery and Samsung NX1100 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX500 IS provides outer dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Samsung NX1100 has sizing of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX500 IS and Samsung NX1100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX500 IS and the NX1100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX500 IS and NX1100 is 80 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing specs. The graphic here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX500 IS and NX1100.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX500 IS using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX1100 will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older SX500 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.