Samsung NX100 vs Canon PowerShot SX260 HS

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      Specifications

      General Samsung NX100 Canon PowerShot SX260 HS
      BrandSamsungCanon
      ModelNX100PowerShot SX260 HS
      Predecessor ModelCanon PowerShot SX240 HS
      Successor ModelSamsung NX200 Canon PowerShot SX270 HS
      MSRP$349.99
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeMirrorlessStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Samsung NX100 Canon PowerShot SX260 HS
      Sensor TypeCMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23.4 x 15.6 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels15 Megapixel12.8 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels15 Megapixel12.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,400100 - 3,200
      Photo Samsung NX100 Canon PowerShot SX260 HS
      ProcessorDRIMe EngineDIGIC 5
      Max Image Resolution4592 x 30564000 x 3000
      Other Resolutions4592 x 2584, 3872 x 2592, 3872 x 2176, 3008 x 2000, 3008 x 1688, 1920 x 1280, 1920 x 1080, 1472 x 9764000 x 3000, 4000 x 2248, 4000 x 2664, 2992 x 2992, 2816 x 2112, 2816 x 1880, 2816 x 1584, 2112 x 2112, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 1600 x 1064, 1200 x 1200, 640 x 480, 640 x 424, 640 x 360, 480 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsNormal, Fine, SuperfineFine, Normal
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto WB, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent White, Fluorescent NW,Fluorescent Daylight, Tungsten, Flash WB, Custom Set, Color Temp. (Manual)
      Micro adjustment: Amber/Blue/Green/Magenta, 7 steps respectively
      WB Bracketing3 frames from +/-1 to +/-3 in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Focus Samsung NX100 Canon PowerShot SX260 HS
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Number of Focus Points159
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points00
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Samsung NX100 Canon PowerShot SX260 HS
      Lens MountSamsung NX
      Crop Factor1.5x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range25 - 500 mm
      Optical Zoom20x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.5 - 6.8
      Min Macro Focus Distance5 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Samsung NX100 Canon PowerShot SX260 HS
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyVGA AMOLEDPureColor II TFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution614k dot461k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Samsung NX100 Canon PowerShot SX260 HS
      ViewfinderElectronic (optional)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Shutter Samsung NX100 Canon PowerShot SX260 HS
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec15 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/3200 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting3.0 fps2.4 fps
      Flash Samsung NX100 Canon PowerShot SX260 HS
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Fill-in
      1st/2nd Curtain
      Smart Flash
      Manual
      Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range3.50 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/180 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemOptional Samsung external flashes: SEF15A, SEF20A, SEF42A
      External Flash ConnectionAccessory hot-shoe
      Exposure Samsung NX100 Canon PowerShot SX260 HS
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAutomatic
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      DXO Samsung NX100 Canon PowerShot SX260 HS
      DxO Low Light ISO563
      DxO Color Depth22.6
      DxO Dynamic Range10.7
      DxO Overall Score62
      Video Samsung NX100 Canon PowerShot SX260 HS
      Internal Recording Modes30 fps, mono sound, MP4 (H.264)
      Video FormatsH.264H.264
      Max Video Resolution1280 x 7201920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Samsung NX100 Canon PowerShot SX260 HS
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini
      Built-in MicrophoneMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Samsung NX100 Canon PowerShot SX260 HS
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Optional SR9NX01
      Environmental Samsung NX100 Canon PowerShot SX260 HS
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32-104°F (0-40°C)
      Physical Samsung NX100 Canon PowerShot SX260 HS
      Dimensions120 x 71 x 35 mm (4.72 x 2.8 x 1.38")106 x 61 x 33 mm (4.17 x 2.4 x 1.3")
      Weight (inc. batteries)282 g (0.62 lb / 9.95 oz)231 g (0.51 lb / 8.15 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.2 x 5.5 x 2.7"
      Power and Storage Samsung NX100 Canon PowerShot SX260 HS
      Battery PackBP1130NB-6L
      Battery Life420 shots230 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Samsung NX100 Canon PowerShot SX260 HS
      Self Timer 2 sec to 30 secYes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
      Orientation Sensor


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