Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung NX1100

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Canon SX700 HS and Samsung NX1100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the NX1100 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the SX700 HS (1/2.3") and NX1100 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX700 HS was released 11 months later than the NX1100 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX700 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX700 HS scores vs the NX1100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS & Samsung NX1100. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX700 HS Gallery & Samsung NX1100 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX700 HS offers external dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Samsung NX1100 has measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX700 HS and Samsung NX1100 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX700 HS and the NX1100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX700 HS and NX1100 is 89 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to see the gap between sensor measurements just by checking specs. The photograph here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX700 HS and NX1100.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SX700 HS due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX1100 will give extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher SX700 HS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.