Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung NX2000

Here is a detailed analysis of the Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung NX2000, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX530 HS (16MP) and the NX2000 (20MP) is relatively similar but the SX530 HS (1/2.3") and NX2000 (APS-C) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The SX530 HS was brought out 14 months later than the NX2000 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SX530 HS scores against the NX2000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX530 HS & Samsung NX2000. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX530 HS Gallery & Samsung NX2000 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX530 HS offers physical dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Samsung NX2000 has dimensions of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SX530 HS vs the NX2000.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX530 HS and NX2000 is 69 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The visual below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX530 HS and NX2000.

Plainly, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX530 HS due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung NX2000 will offer greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher SX530 HS provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.