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Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung NX mini

Portability
89
Imaging
44
Features
51
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX710 HS front
 
Samsung NX mini front
Portability
93
Imaging
51
Features
68
Overall
57

Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung NX mini Key Specs

Canon SX710 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Replaced the Canon SX700 HS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX720 HS
Samsung NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX-M Mount
  • 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
  • Released March 2014
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Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung NX mini Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Canon SX710 HS versus Samsung NX mini, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX710 HS (20MP) and the NX mini (20.5MP) is relatively well matched but the SX710 HS (1/2.3") and NX mini (1") feature different sensor measurements.

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The SX710 HS was unveiled 10 months after the NX mini and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX710 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SX710 HS grades vs the NX mini in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Samsung NX mini

 SX710 HS NX mini 
ReleasedJanuary 2015March 2014Newer by 10 months
Screen resolution922k461kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Canon SX710 HS

 NX mini SX710 HS 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX710 HS and Samsung NX mini

 SX710 HS NX mini 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung NX mini Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX710 HS has got external measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX mini has specifications of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX710 HS versus Samsung NX mini in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SX710 HS versus the NX mini.

Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung NX mini size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX710 HS and NX mini is 89 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung NX mini top view buttons comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung NX mini Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The picture here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX710 HS and NX mini.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX710 HS using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX mini will resolve extra detail having an extra 0.5MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent SX710 HS provides an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung NX mini sensor size comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung NX mini Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung NX mini Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Portrait photography features
Samsung NX mini Portrait photography features
46
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
features face detection focus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
70
you can focus manually
MP count good (20.5 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Street photography features
Samsung NX mini Street photography features
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (269g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
81
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
provides touch to focus
lighter than others in class (196 grams)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Sports photography highlights
Samsung NX mini Sports photography highlights
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long zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
features tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (230 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
54
high shutter speed (1/16,000s)
MP count good (20.5 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
better than average battery power (650 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX710 HS
Travel photography with Samsung NX mini
66
lighter than others in class (269 grams)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (750mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery (230 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
75
better than average battery power (650 shots)
lighter than others in class (196g)
provides touch to focus
MP count good (20.5MP)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX710 HS
Landscape photography with Samsung NX mini
49
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery (230 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
68
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
MP count good (20.5MP)
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (650 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Vlogging highlights
Samsung NX mini Vlogging highlights
34
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (269g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
37
built-in touchscreen
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic jack
lighter than others in class (196g)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung NX mini Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX710 HS and Samsung NX mini
 Canon PowerShot SX710 HSSamsung NX mini
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX710 HS Samsung NX mini
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2015-01-06 2014-03-19
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20.5MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 160
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 21
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Samsung NX-M
Lens zoom range 25-750mm (30.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Available lenses - 2
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 922k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269g (0.59 pounds) 196g (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 shots 650 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH B740
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2-30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $349 $530