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Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung NX2000

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front
 
Samsung NX2000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65

Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung NX2000 Key Specs

Canon SX600 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1280 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 188g - 104 x 61 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Newer Model is Canon SX610 HS
Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Replaced the Samsung NX1100
  • Later Model is Samsung NX3000
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Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung NX2000 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Canon SX600 HS versus Samsung NX2000, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the NX2000 (20MP) is fairly similar but the SX600 HS (1/2.3") and NX2000 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.

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The SX600 HS was introduced 2 months later than the NX2000 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX600 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX600 HS scores against the NX2000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Samsung NX2000

 SX600 HS NX2000 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Canon SX600 HS

 NX2000 SX600 HS 
Display size3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1152k461kClearer display (+691k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Samsung NX2000

 SX600 HS NX2000 
RevealedJanuary 2014November 2013Similar age
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung NX2000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX600 HS offers external measurements of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Samsung NX2000 has proportions of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX600 HS versus Samsung NX2000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX600 HS and the NX2000.

Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung NX2000 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX600 HS and NX2000 is 93 and 89 respectively.

Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung NX2000 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung NX2000 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX600 HS and NX2000.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SX600 HS using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX2000 will offer extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively.

Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung NX2000 sensor size comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Portrait photography information
Samsung NX2000 Portrait photography information
44
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
features face detect focusing
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
77
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX600 HS as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX2000 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (188g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
77
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
has focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (228g)
very good ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Sports photography information
Samsung NX2000 Sports photography information
41
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
low fps (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
61
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX600 HS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX2000 as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than competition (188g)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
72
lighter than competition in class (228g)
has focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Landscape photography details
Samsung NX2000 Landscape photography details
48
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
72
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
big screen (3.7 inch)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Vlogging factors
Samsung NX2000 Vlogging factors
35
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1280 pxls)
lighter than competition (188 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic port
35
touchscreen enabled
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (228g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
does not have external mic port
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Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung NX2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX600 HS and Samsung NX2000
 Canon PowerShot SX600 HSSamsung NX2000
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX600 HS Samsung NX2000
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2014-01-06 2013-11-30
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 21
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.8-6.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3.7 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 1,152 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology PureColor II G (TFT) TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T)) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1280 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 188 grams (0.41 lbs) 228 grams (0.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 75
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.3
DXO Low light score not tested 908
Other
Battery life 290 images 340 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $249 $599