Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung NX210

The following is a extended comparison of the Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung NX210, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and the NX210 (20MP) is very well matched but the SX720 HS (1/2.3") and NX210 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX720 HS was released 3 years after the NX210 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX720 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SX720 HS grades versus the NX210 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS and Samsung NX210. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX720 HS Gallery and Samsung NX210 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX720 HS enjoys physical measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Samsung NX210 has measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX720 HS against the NX210.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX720 HS and NX210 is 89 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The pic below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX720 HS and NX210.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX720 HS featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Canon SX720 HS will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 0.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images much more aggressively. The newer SX720 HS will have a benefit in sensor tech.