Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung NX30

The following is a extended comparison of the Canon SX230 HS versus Samsung NX30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX230 HS (12MP) and NX30 (20MP) and the SX230 HS (1/2.3") and NX30 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX230 HS was introduced 3 years prior to the NX30 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX230 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the SX230 HS matches up vs the NX30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS and Samsung NX30. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX230 HS Gallery and Samsung NX30 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX230 HS comes with physical dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Samsung NX30 has proportions 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SX230 HS vs the NX30.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX230 HS and NX30 is 91 and 75 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX230 HS and NX30.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX230 HS with its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Samsung NX30 will give extra detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged SX230 HS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.