Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung NX10

Let's look more in depth at the Canon SX620 HS and Samsung NX10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and NX10 (15MP) and the SX620 HS (1/2.3") and NX10 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX620 HS was launched 6 years later than the NX10 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX620 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX620 HS matches up against the NX10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX620 HS and Samsung NX10. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX620 HS Gallery and Samsung NX10 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX620 HS has exterior measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX10 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SX620 HS vs the NX10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX620 HS and NX10 is 93 and 80 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX620 HS and NX10.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX620 HS due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Canon SX620 HS will render more detail utilizing its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX620 HS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.