Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung NX1

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung NX1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the SX70 HS (1/2.3") and NX1 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX70 HS was announced 4 years after the NX1 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX70 HS grades against the NX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS & Samsung NX1. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX70 HS Gallery & Samsung NX1 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX70 HS enjoys outer measurements of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") having a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Samsung NX1 has specifications of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX70 HS vs the NX1.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX70 HS and NX1 is 63 and 66 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at specifications. The image below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX70 HS and NX1.

Plainly, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX70 HS using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX1 will resolve extra detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern SX70 HS will have an advantage in sensor innovation.