Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung NX210

Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon SX70 HS versus Samsung NX210, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX70 HS (20MP) and the NX210 (20MP) is fairly close but the SX70 HS (1/2.3") and NX210 (APS-C) use different sensor size.

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The SX70 HS was unveiled 6 years after the NX210 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SX70 HS scores against the NX210 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS and Samsung NX210. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX70 HS Gallery and Samsung NX210 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX70 HS has outside measurements of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") with a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Samsung NX210 has dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX70 HS versus Samsung NX210 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SX70 HS versus the NX210.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX70 HS and NX210 is 63 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The pic below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX70 HS and NX210.

Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but different sensor dimensions. The SX70 HS provides the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult. The more recent SX70 HS should have a benefit in sensor technology.