Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung NX20

Here is a detailed comparison of the Canon SX510 HS versus Samsung NX20, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX510 HS (12MP) and NX20 (20MP) and the SX510 HS (1/2.3") and NX20 (APS-C) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The SX510 HS was released 17 months later than the NX20 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX510 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX510 HS grades against the NX20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS & Samsung NX20. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX510 HS Gallery & Samsung NX20 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX510 HS comes with outer dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Samsung NX20 has measurements of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX510 HS against the NX20.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX510 HS and NX20 is 80 and 83 respectively.

Often, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The visual underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX510 HS and NX20.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX510 HS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung NX20 will give more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher SX510 HS provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.