Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung NX1100

Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung NX1100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX710 HS (20MP) and the NX1100 (20MP) is fairly close but the SX710 HS (1/2.3") and NX1100 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX710 HS was unveiled 22 months after the NX1100 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX710 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SX710 HS grades against the NX1100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS & Samsung NX1100. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX710 HS Gallery & Samsung NX1100 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX710 HS features physical dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Samsung NX1100 has specifications of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the SX710 HS and the NX1100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX710 HS and NX1100 is 89 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The image below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX710 HS and NX1100.

To sum up, both the cameras have the same megapixels but not the same sensor dimensions. The SX710 HS uses the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field trickier. The fresher SX710 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.