Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung NX30

The following is a extensive overview of the Canon SX210 IS and Samsung NX30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Canon and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the SX210 IS (14MP) and NX30 (20MP) and the SX210 IS (1/2.3") and NX30 (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The SX210 IS was launched 4 years prior to the NX30 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX210 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the SX210 IS matches up vs the NX30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS & Samsung NX30. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX210 IS Gallery & Samsung NX30 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX210 IS features exterior measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Samsung NX30 has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") having a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SX210 IS against the NX30.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX210 IS and NX30 is 90 and 75 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The picture underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX210 IS and NX30.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX210 IS because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Samsung NX30 will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged SX210 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.