Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung NX210

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon SX700 HS versus Samsung NX210, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the NX210 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the SX700 HS (1/2.3") and NX210 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

The SX700 HS was manufactured 19 months later than the NX210 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX700 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SX700 HS scores versus the NX210 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS and Samsung NX210. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX700 HS Gallery and Samsung NX210 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX700 HS has exterior measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX210 has measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX700 HS versus Samsung NX210 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX700 HS vs the NX210.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX700 HS and NX210 is 89 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The photograph here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX700 HS and NX210.

As you have seen, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX700 HS because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX210 will produce more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent SX700 HS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.