Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung NX5

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon SX700 HS versus Samsung NX5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the NX5 (15MP) is very comparable but the SX700 HS (1/2.3") and NX5 (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.

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The SX700 HS was manufactured 3 years after the NX5 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX700 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX700 HS matches up vs the NX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS and Samsung NX5. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX700 HS Gallery and Samsung NX5 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX700 HS enjoys 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 NX5 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX700 HS versus Samsung NX5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SX700 HS compared to the NX5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX700 HS and NX5 is 89 and 80 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX700 HS and NX5.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX700 HS featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Canon SX700 HS will provide more detail due to its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher SX700 HS will have an edge in sensor technology.