Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung NX1000

Below is a in depth comparison of the Canon SX700 HS versus Samsung NX1000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the NX1000 (20MP) is very similar but the SX700 HS (1/2.3") and NX1000 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX700 HS was announced 23 months later than the NX1000 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX700 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX700 HS grades against the NX1000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS and Samsung NX1000. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX700 HS Gallery and Samsung NX1000 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX700 HS provides outer measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Samsung NX1000 has proportions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SX700 HS versus the NX1000.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX700 HS and NX1000 is 89 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The graphic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX700 HS and NX1000.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX700 HS having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Samsung NX1000 will offer you more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer SX700 HS will have an edge in sensor technology.