Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung NX300M

Below, we will be looking at the Canon SX610 HS and Samsung NX300M, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX610 HS (20MP) and the NX300M (20MP) is relatively similar but the SX610 HS (1/2.3") and NX300M (APS-C) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX610 HS was brought out 2 years after the NX300M which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX610 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SX610 HS grades against the NX300M with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS and Samsung NX300M. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX610 HS Gallery and Samsung NX300M Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX610 HS has got external dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Samsung NX300M has sizing of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX610 HS and Samsung NX300M in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX610 HS and the NX300M.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX610 HS and NX300M is 93 and 86 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over specs. The pic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX610 HS and NX300M.

All in all, both of those cameras posses the exact same MP albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The SX610 HS offers the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field trickier. The fresher SX610 HS will have an advantage in sensor innovation.