Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung NX500

Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon SX620 HS and Samsung NX500, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and NX500 (28MP) and the SX620 HS (1/2.3") and NX500 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The SX620 HS was manufactured 16 months later than the NX500 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX620 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX620 HS matches up vs the NX500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX620 HS and Samsung NX500. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX620 HS Gallery and Samsung NX500 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX620 HS provides outer measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX500 has sizing of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX620 HS and Samsung NX500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SX620 HS versus the NX500.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX620 HS and NX500 is 93 and 87 respectively.

Generally, its tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by researching specs. The graphic below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX620 HS and NX500.

All in all, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX620 HS because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Samsung NX500 will render greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The newer SX620 HS provides an edge in sensor technology.