Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung NX100

Following is a complete overview of the Canon SX600 HS and Samsung NX100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the NX100 (15MP) is pretty well matched but the SX600 HS (1/2.3") and NX100 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The SX600 HS was launched 3 years after the NX100 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX600 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SX600 HS matches up versus the NX100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS and Samsung NX100. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX600 HS Gallery and Samsung NX100 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX600 HS features exterior dimensions of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX100 has specifications of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SX600 HS against the NX100.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX600 HS and NX100 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX600 HS and NX100.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX600 HS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Canon SX600 HS will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent SX600 HS should have a benefit in sensor innovation.