Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung NX300M

The following is a extended review of the Canon SX510 HS versus Samsung NX300M, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX510 HS (12MP) and NX300M (20MP) and the SX510 HS (1/2.3") and NX300M (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX510 HS was launched 8 months after the NX300M which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX510 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SX510 HS scores vs the NX300M in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS and Samsung NX300M. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX510 HS Gallery and Samsung NX300M Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX510 HS offers outer measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Samsung NX300M has dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX510 HS versus Samsung NX300M in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SX510 HS and the NX300M.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX510 HS and NX300M is 80 and 86 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching specs. The image underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX510 HS and NX300M.

All in all, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX510 HS due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Samsung NX300M will render more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern SX510 HS will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.