Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung NX1100

Here is a extended assessment of the Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung NX1100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and the NX1100 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the SX730 HS (1/2.3") and NX1100 (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX730 HS was announced 4 years later than the NX1100 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX730 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the SX730 HS grades against the NX1100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS & Samsung NX1100. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX730 HS Gallery & Samsung NX1100 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX730 HS provides exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1100 has proportions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SX730 HS against the NX1100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX730 HS and NX1100 is 88 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX730 HS and NX1100.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX730 HS with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Canon SX730 HS will show greater detail with its extra 0.3MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent SX730 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.