Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung NX mini
63 Imaging
47 Features
67 Overall
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93 Imaging
51 Features
68 Overall
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Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung NX mini Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 21-1365mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
- 608g - 127 x 91 x 117mm
- Revealed September 2018
(Full Review)
- 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- 1/16000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX-M Mount
- 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
- Announced March 2014

Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung NX mini Overview
In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Canon SX70 HS versus Samsung NX mini, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX70 HS (20MP) and the NX mini (20.5MP) is pretty similar but the SX70 HS (1/2.3") and NX mini (1") possess different sensor sizing.

The SX70 HS was revealed 4 years later than the NX mini and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SX70 HS scores vs the NX mini in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung NX mini Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS and Samsung NX mini. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX70 HS Gallery and Samsung NX mini Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX70 HS over the Samsung NX mini
SX70 HS | NX mini | |||
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Announced | September 2018 | ![]() | March 2014 | More recent by 55 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 461k | Crisper screen (+461k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Canon SX70 HS
NX mini | SX70 HS | |||
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Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX70 HS and Samsung NX mini
SX70 HS | NX mini | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung NX mini Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX70 HS has got external dimensions of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") and a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Samsung NX mini has measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX70 HS versus Samsung NX mini in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SX70 HS compared to the NX mini.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX70 HS and NX mini is 63 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung NX mini Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over technical specs. The visual underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX70 HS and NX mini.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX70 HS using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX mini will offer you greater detail because of its extra 0.5MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern SX70 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung NX mini Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung NX mini Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX70 HS | Samsung NX mini | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX70 HS | Samsung NX mini |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2018-09-20 | 2014-03-19 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 8 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 20.5 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW data | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 21 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Samsung NX-M |
Lens focal range | 21-1365mm (65.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.4-6.5 | - |
Macro focus range | 0cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 2 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 922 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per second | 6.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m (at Auto ISO) | - |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow sync, off | Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/200 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
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 | 608 grams (1.34 lb) | 196 grams (0.43 lb) |
Dimensions | 127 x 91 x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") | 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 325 photos | 650 photos |
Form of battery | Built-in | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | B740 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2-30 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $550 | $530 |