Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung NX300

Let's look much closer at the Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung NX300, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the NX300 (20MP) is relatively close but the SX600 HS (1/2.3") and NX300 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.

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The SX600 HS was manufactured 2 months after the NX300 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX600 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SX600 HS scores versus the NX300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS and Samsung NX300. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX600 HS Gallery and Samsung NX300 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX600 HS provides external measurements of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX300 has sizing of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung NX300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX600 HS against the NX300.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX600 HS and NX300 is 93 and 86 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The pic below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX600 HS and NX300.

Plainly, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX600 HS featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX300 will render more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively.