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Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung NX500

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
47
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
 
Samsung NX500 front
Portability
87
Imaging
67
Features
80
Overall
72

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung NX500 Key Specs

Canon SX610 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 191g - 105 x 61 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Previous Model is Canon SX600 HS
Samsung NX500
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 287g - 120 x 64 x 43mm
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX300
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Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung NX500 Overview

Below is a in depth comparison of the Canon SX610 HS and Samsung NX500, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and NX500 (28MP) and the SX610 HS (1/2.3") and NX500 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX610 HS was revealed within a month of the NX500 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX610 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX610 HS matches up versus the NX500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Samsung NX500

 SX610 HS NX500 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Canon SX610 HS

 NX500 SX610 HS 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1036k922kClearer display (+114k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Samsung NX500

 SX610 HS NX500 
RevealedJanuary 2015February 2015Same age
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung NX500 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX610 HS enjoys outside dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX500 has proportions of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX610 HS and the NX500.

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung NX500 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX610 HS and NX500 is 93 and 87 respectively.

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung NX500 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung NX500 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX610 HS and NX500.

To sum up, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX610 HS with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX500 will result in extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung NX500 sensor size comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung NX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung NX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX610 HS
Portrait photography with Samsung NX500
44
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
80
has manual focus
high sensor resolution (28MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX610 HS
Street photography with Samsung NX500
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (191 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
81
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
provides touch to focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX500 as a Sports photography camera
44
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
slow frames per second (2.5 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (270 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
75
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
high sensor resolution (28 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Travel photography features
Samsung NX500 Travel photography features
68
lighter than others in class (191g)
good resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low battery life (270 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.8)
78
supports bluetooth
provides touch to focus
high sensor resolution (28MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX610 HS
Landscape photography with Samsung NX500
48
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery life (270 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
79
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
high sensor resolution (28 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Vlogging factors
Samsung NX500 Vlogging factors
35
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (191g)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic jack
34
screen is touchscreen
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
missing external microphone socket
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Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung NX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX610 HS and Samsung NX500
 Canon PowerShot SX610 HSSamsung NX500
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX610 HS Samsung NX500
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2015-01-06 2015-02-06
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ DRIMe 5
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 28 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 6480 x 4320
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Highest boosted ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 209
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.8-6.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 922k dots 1,036k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.5 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Smart flash, auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, fill w/redeye reduction, 1st-curtain, 2nd-curtain, off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.265
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 191g (0.42 lb) 287g (0.63 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 120 x 64 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 87
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.9
DXO Low light score not tested 1379
Other
Battery life 270 photos 370 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $214 $800