Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung NX100

In this article, we are contrasting the Canon SX620 HS versus Samsung NX100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and NX100 (15MP) and the SX620 HS (1/2.3") and NX100 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The SX620 HS was brought out 5 years later than the NX100 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX620 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SX620 HS matches up versus the NX100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX620 HS and Samsung NX100. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX620 HS Gallery and Samsung NX100 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX620 HS offers outer dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Samsung NX100 has measurements of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX620 HS vs the NX100.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX620 HS and NX100 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Generally, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing specifications. The graphic here might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX620 HS and NX100.

To sum up, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX620 HS due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Canon SX620 HS will produce greater detail having its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern SX620 HS provides an edge in sensor technology.