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Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung NX mini

Portability
63
Imaging
47
Features
67
Overall
55
Canon PowerShot SX70 HS front
 
Samsung NX mini front
Portability
93
Imaging
51
Features
68
Overall
57

Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung NX mini Key Specs

Canon SX70 HS
(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
Samsung NX mini
(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
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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.

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX70 HS over the Samsung NX mini

 SX70 HS NX mini 
AnnouncedSeptember 2018March 2014More recent by 55 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution922k461kCrisper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Canon SX70 HS

 NX mini SX70 HS 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX70 HS and Samsung NX mini

 SX70 HS NX mini 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung NX mini size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung NX mini Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung NX mini Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Portrait photography highlights
Samsung NX mini Portrait photography highlights
54
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
70
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20.5MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Street photography details
Samsung NX mini Street photography details
58
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (608 grams)
81
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW files
has touch focus
lighter than others in class (196g)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Sports photography factors
Samsung NX mini Sports photography factors
56
long zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
54
high shutter speed (1/16,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (20.5 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
better than average battery life (650 CIPA)
low fps (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX70 HS
Travel photography with Samsung NX mini
64
has bluetooth
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
really wide (21mm)
long reach (1365mm)
heavier than competitors in class (608g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
75
better than average battery life (650 CIPA)
lighter than others in class (196 grams)
has touch focus
megapixel count good (20.5 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX70 HS
Landscape photography with Samsung NX mini
58
manual focus
really wide (21mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
68
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (20.5 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (650 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX70 HS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX mini as a Vlogging camera
64
really wide (21mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic jack
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
heavier than competitors in class (608 grams)
37
built-in touchscreen
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone socket
lighter than others in class (196 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
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Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung NX mini Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX70 HS and Samsung NX mini
 Canon PowerShot SX70 HSSamsung NX mini
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