Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung NX1

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung NX1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the SX720 HS (1/2.3") and NX1 (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The SX720 HS was revealed 18 months after the NX1 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX720 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SX720 HS scores versus the NX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS & Samsung NX1. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX720 HS Gallery & Samsung NX1 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX720 HS offers outside measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Samsung NX1 has specifications of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung NX1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SX720 HS versus the NX1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX720 HS and NX1 is 89 and 66 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The picture here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX720 HS and NX1.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX720 HS with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung NX1 will resolve more detail because of its extra 7.7 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher SX720 HS should have an advantage in sensor technology.