Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung NX5

Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung NX5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the NX5 (15MP) is pretty similar but the SX600 HS (1/2.3") and NX5 (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.

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The SX600 HS was unveiled 3 years after the NX5 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX600 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SX600 HS matches up versus the NX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS & Samsung NX5. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX600 HS Gallery & Samsung NX5 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX600 HS provides 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) and the Samsung NX5 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SX600 HS vs the NX5.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX600 HS and NX5 is 93 and 80 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX600 HS and NX5.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX600 HS having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Canon SX600 HS will offer you extra detail having an extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer SX600 HS should have a benefit in sensor tech.