Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung NX2000

Lets take a closer look at the Canon SX700 HS and Samsung NX2000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the NX2000 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the SX700 HS (1/2.3") and NX2000 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor size.

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The SX700 HS was unveiled 3 months after the NX2000 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX700 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SX700 HS scores versus the NX2000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS and Samsung NX2000. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX700 HS Gallery and Samsung NX2000 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX700 HS features physical 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 NX2000 has measurements of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX700 HS and Samsung NX2000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the SX700 HS vs the NX2000.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX700 HS and NX2000 is 89 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through specifications. The pic here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX700 HS and NX2000.

To sum up, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX700 HS having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Samsung NX2000 will provide greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively.