Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung NX30

Below is a in depth comparison of the Canon SX1 IS versus Samsung NX30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and NX30 (20MP) and the SX1 IS (1/2.3") and NX30 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The SX1 IS was released 5 years before the NX30 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SX1 IS matches up against the NX30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS and Samsung NX30. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX1 IS Gallery and Samsung NX30 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX1 IS has physical dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") with a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) while the Samsung NX30 has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX1 IS versus Samsung NX30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX1 IS compared to the NX30.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX1 IS and NX30 is 64 and 75 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX1 IS and NX30.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX1 IS because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX30 will give you more detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively. The older SX1 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.