Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung NX1000

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Canon SX220 HS and Samsung NX1000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX220 HS (12MP) and NX1000 (20MP) and the SX220 HS (1/2.3") and NX1000 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The SX220 HS was brought out 14 months prior to the NX1000 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX220 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX220 HS scores against the NX1000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon SX220 HS & Samsung NX1000. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX220 HS Gallery & Samsung NX1000 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX220 HS provides outside dimensions of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Samsung NX1000 has sizing of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SX220 HS vs the NX1000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX220 HS and NX1000 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The image below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX220 HS and NX1000.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX220 HS due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung NX1000 will resolve more detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged SX220 HS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.