Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung NX1000

Lets look closer at the Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung NX1000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the NX1000 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the SX600 HS (1/2.3") and NX1000 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor size.

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The SX600 HS was revealed 21 months after the NX1000 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX600 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SX600 HS scores vs the NX1000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS & Samsung NX1000. The full galleries are available at Canon SX600 HS Gallery & Samsung NX1000 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX600 HS comes with outside 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 NX1000 has proportions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX600 HS against the NX1000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX600 HS and NX1000 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out a spec sheet. The image below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX600 HS and NX1000.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX600 HS having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX1000 will provide more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The newer SX600 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.