Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Let's look more closely at the Canon SX600 HS and Samsung Galaxy NX, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the Galaxy NX (20MP) is relatively well matched but the SX600 HS (1/2.3") and Galaxy NX (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

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The SX600 HS was manufactured 7 months after the Galaxy NX so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX600 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX600 HS grades versus the Galaxy NX for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS & Samsung Galaxy NX. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX600 HS Gallery & Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX600 HS enjoys exterior measurements of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy NX has proportions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SX600 HS compared to the Galaxy NX.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX600 HS and Galaxy NX is 93 and 82 respectively.

Often, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at technical specs. The image here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX600 HS and Galaxy NX.

As you have seen, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX600 HS due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Samsung Galaxy NX will give extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SX600 HS provides an edge in sensor innovation.