Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung NX5

Below is a detailed analysis of the Canon SX710 HS and Samsung NX5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and NX5 (15MP) and the SX710 HS (1/2.3") and NX5 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor size.

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The SX710 HS was announced 4 years later than the NX5 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX710 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX710 HS grades vs the NX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS and Samsung NX5. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX710 HS Gallery and Samsung NX5 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX710 HS comes with outer measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Samsung NX5 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX710 HS and Samsung NX5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SX710 HS and the NX5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX710 HS and NX5 is 89 and 80 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The visual underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX710 HS and NX5.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SX710 HS with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Canon SX710 HS will give greater detail with its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The newer SX710 HS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.