Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung NX210

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung NX210, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX610 HS (20MP) and the NX210 (20MP) is relatively close but the SX610 HS (1/2.3") and NX210 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.

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The SX610 HS was brought out 2 years later than the NX210 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX610 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SX610 HS matches up vs the NX210 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS & Samsung NX210. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX610 HS Gallery & Samsung NX210 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX610 HS offers exterior dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Samsung NX210 has proportions of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SX610 HS against the NX210.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX610 HS and NX210 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The photograph below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX610 HS and NX210.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical megapixel count albeit different sensor measurements. The SX610 HS provides the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field more difficult. The fresher SX610 HS should have a benefit in sensor tech.