Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung NX300

Below is a extended comparison of the Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung NX300, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX610 HS (20MP) and the NX300 (20MP) is very similar but the SX610 HS (1/2.3") and NX300 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX610 HS was introduced 14 months later than the NX300 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX610 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX610 HS grades vs the NX300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS & Samsung NX300. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX610 HS Gallery & Samsung NX300 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX610 HS enjoys outer dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Samsung NX300 has sizing of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX610 HS compared to the NX300.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX610 HS and NX300 is 93 and 86 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX610 HS and NX300.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor measurements. The SX610 HS uses the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder. The more recent SX610 HS will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.