Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung NX20

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung NX20, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX60 HS (16MP) and the NX20 (20MP) is fairly similar but the SX60 HS (1/2.3") and NX20 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX60 HS was launched 2 years after the NX20 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the SX60 HS scores against the NX20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS and Samsung NX20. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX60 HS Gallery and Samsung NX20 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX60 HS enjoys physical dimensions of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) and the Samsung NX20 has specifications of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SX60 HS against the NX20.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX60 HS and NX20 is 61 and 83 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The image underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX60 HS and NX20.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX60 HS featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX20 will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern SX60 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.