Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung NX2000

Following is a extensive comparison of the Canon SX520 HS and Samsung NX2000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the NX2000 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the SX520 HS (1/2.3") and NX2000 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor size.

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The SX520 HS was introduced 9 months after the NX2000 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX520 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the SX520 HS grades vs the NX2000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS & Samsung NX2000. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX520 HS Gallery & Samsung NX2000 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX520 HS features physical dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Samsung NX2000 has sizing of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX520 HS and Samsung NX2000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the SX520 HS versus the NX2000.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX520 HS and NX2000 is 69 and 89 respectively.

Normally, its tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out specs. The picture below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX520 HS and NX2000.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX520 HS using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX2000 will provide extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The younger SX520 HS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.