Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung NX30

In this article, we are looking at the Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung NX30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and NX30 (20MP) and the SX10 IS (1/2.3") and NX30 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The SX10 IS was released 6 years before the NX30 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the SX10 IS grades vs the NX30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS and Samsung NX30. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX10 IS Gallery and Samsung NX30 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX10 IS provides outer dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Samsung NX30 has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung NX30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SX10 IS compared to the NX30.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX10 IS and NX30 is 65 and 75 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through specs. The picture here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX10 IS and NX30.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX10 IS featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung NX30 will show extra detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged SX10 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.