Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung NX1

Lets examine more in depth at the Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung NX1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the SX520 HS (16MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the SX520 HS (1/2.3") and NX1 (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.

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The SX520 HS was manufactured about the same time to the NX1 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX520 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SX520 HS scores vs the NX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS & Samsung NX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX520 HS Gallery & Samsung NX1 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX520 HS enjoys external measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Samsung NX1 has measurements of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SX520 HS and the NX1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX520 HS and NX1 is 69 and 66 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX520 HS and NX1.

As you can tell, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX520 HS because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX1 will provide greater detail due to its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively.