Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung NX100

Let's look more closely at the Canon SX60 HS versus Samsung NX100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX60 HS (16MP) and the NX100 (15MP) is very well matched but the SX60 HS (1/2.3") and NX100 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.

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The SX60 HS was announced 4 years later than the NX100 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX60 HS grades vs the NX100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS & Samsung NX100. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX60 HS Gallery & Samsung NX100 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX60 HS features physical measurements of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) and the Samsung NX100 has sizing of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SX60 HS versus the NX100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX60 HS and NX100 is 61 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by checking technical specs. The photograph below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX60 HS and NX100.

As you have seen, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX60 HS using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Canon SX60 HS will resolve more detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX60 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.