Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung NX100

Here, we will be evaluating the Canon SX70 HS and Samsung NX100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and NX100 (15MP) and the SX70 HS (1/2.3") and NX100 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX70 HS was brought out 8 years after the NX100 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX70 HS scores versus the NX100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS and Samsung NX100. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX70 HS Gallery and Samsung NX100 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX70 HS comes with outer dimensions of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") with a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Samsung NX100 has sizing of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX70 HS and Samsung NX100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the SX70 HS against the NX100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX70 HS and NX100 is 63 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX70 HS and NX100.

All in all, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX70 HS featuring a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Canon SX70 HS will show more detail having its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger SX70 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.