Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung NX100

Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon SX700 HS and Samsung NX100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the NX100 (15MP) is very close but the SX700 HS (1/2.3") and NX100 (APS-C) posses different sensor size.

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The SX700 HS was revealed 3 years later than the NX100 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX700 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX700 HS scores vs the NX100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS and Samsung NX100. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX700 HS Gallery and Samsung NX100 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX700 HS provides external dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Samsung NX100 has specifications of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Check the Canon SX700 HS and Samsung NX100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX700 HS against the NX100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX700 HS and NX100 is 89 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX700 HS and NX100.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX700 HS with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Canon SX700 HS will result in extra detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The newer SX700 HS provides a benefit in sensor innovation.