Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung NX210

Here is a in depth overview of the Canon SX520 HS versus Samsung NX210, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the NX210 (20MP) is pretty similar but the SX520 HS (1/2.3") and NX210 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX520 HS was manufactured 24 months later than the NX210 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX520 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SX520 HS matches up vs the NX210 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS and Samsung NX210. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX520 HS Gallery and Samsung NX210 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX520 HS enjoys external measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Samsung NX210 has proportions of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX520 HS against the NX210.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX520 HS and NX210 is 69 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The visual below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX520 HS and NX210.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX520 HS because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX210 will deliver extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SX520 HS will have an edge in sensor technology.