Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung NX30

Below, we are evaluating the Canon SD3500 IS versus Samsung NX30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and NX30 (20MP) and the SD3500 IS (1/2.3") and NX30 (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The SD3500 IS was unveiled 4 years prior to the NX30 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SD3500 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SD3500 IS grades against the NX30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS and Samsung NX30. The full galleries are provided at Canon SD3500 IS Gallery and Samsung NX30 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SD3500 IS provides outer measurements of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Samsung NX30 has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

See the Canon SD3500 IS versus Samsung NX30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SD3500 IS vs the NX30.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD3500 IS and NX30 is 95 and 75 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The picture below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SD3500 IS and NX30.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SD3500 IS having a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Samsung NX30 will produce more detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SD3500 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.