Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung NX3000

Below, we will be looking at the Canon SD940 IS versus Samsung NX3000, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the SD940 IS (12MP) and NX3000 (20MP) and the SD940 IS (1/2.3") and NX3000 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SD940 IS was revealed 5 years prior to the NX3000 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SD940 IS being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the SD940 IS grades versus the NX3000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD940 IS and Samsung NX3000. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SD940 IS Gallery and Samsung NX3000 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SD940 IS enjoys outside dimensions of 89mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Samsung NX3000 has specifications of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD940 IS versus Samsung NX3000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SD940 IS vs the NX3000.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SD940 IS and NX3000 is 96 and 89 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The visual below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SD940 IS and NX3000.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SD940 IS having a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX3000 will produce more detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older SD940 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.