Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung NX210

Here is a in depth overview of the Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung NX210, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX60 HS (16MP) and the NX210 (20MP) is pretty similar but the SX60 HS (1/2.3") and NX210 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The SX60 HS was launched 2 years later than the NX210 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SX60 HS scores against the NX210 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS & Samsung NX210. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX60 HS Gallery & Samsung NX210 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX60 HS offers exterior dimensions of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") accompanied by a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX210 has dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SX60 HS against the NX210.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX60 HS and NX210 is 61 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX60 HS and NX210.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX60 HS featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX210 will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger SX60 HS will have a benefit in sensor technology.