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Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung NX100

Portability
69
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX530 HS front
 
Samsung NX100 front
Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54

Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung NX100 Key Specs

Canon SX530 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 442g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Old Model is Canon SX520 HS
Samsung NX100
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
  • Introduced September 2010
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX200
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Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung NX100 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Canon SX530 HS versus Samsung NX100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX530 HS (16MP) and the NX100 (15MP) is relatively comparable but the SX530 HS (1/2.3") and NX100 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX530 HS was released 4 years after the NX100 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX530 HS matches up against the NX100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX530 HS over the Samsung NX100

 SX530 HS NX100 
IntroducedJanuary 2015September 2010Newer by 53 months

Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Canon SX530 HS

 NX100 SX530 HS 
Screen resolution614k461kClearer screen (+153k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX530 HS and Samsung NX100

 SX530 HS NX100 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung NX100 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX530 HS has outside measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Samsung NX100 has measurements of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX530 HS versus Samsung NX100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX530 HS compared to the NX100.

Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung NX100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX530 HS and NX100 is 69 and 88 respectively.

Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung NX100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung NX100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The pic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX530 HS and NX100.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX530 HS featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Canon SX530 HS will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher SX530 HS will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung NX100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung NX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung NX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Portrait photography advice
Samsung NX100 Portrait photography advice
44
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
72
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX530 HS as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX100 as a Street photography camera
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
76
built in image stabilization
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Sports photography features
Samsung NX100 Sports photography features
51
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (1.6 frames/s)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (210 CIPA)
60
built in image stabilization
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
better than average battery power (420 shots)
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Travel photography details
Samsung NX100 Travel photography details
55
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (210 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
66
better than average battery power (420 per charge)
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX530 HS
Landscape photography with Samsung NX100
45
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery pack (210 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
74
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (420 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX530 HS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX100 as a Vlogging camera
29
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have mic socket
31
built in image stabilization
supports face detection autofocus
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung NX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX530 HS and Samsung NX100
 Canon PowerShot SX530 HSSamsung NX100
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX530 HS Samsung NX100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2015-01-06 2010-09-14
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ DRIMe Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 15
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.5 -
Macro focus range 0cm -
Amount of lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - VGA AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.6fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.50 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 442 gr (0.97 pounds) 282 gr (0.62 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 62
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.7
DXO Low light score not tested 563
Other
Battery life 210 images 420 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $379 $386