Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung NX210

Here is a detailed analysis of the Canon SX500 IS and Samsung NX210, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the NX210 (20MP) is relatively close but the SX500 IS (1/2.3") and NX210 (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.

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The SX500 IS was announced within a month of the NX210 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX500 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SX500 IS grades versus the NX210 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX500 IS and Samsung NX210. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX500 IS Gallery and Samsung NX210 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX500 IS features exterior dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX210 has sizing of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SX500 IS compared to the NX210.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX500 IS and NX210 is 80 and 90 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX500 IS and NX210.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX500 IS having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Samsung NX210 will render more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively.