Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung NX300

On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon SX230 HS versus Samsung NX300, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX230 HS (12MP) and NX300 (20MP) and the SX230 HS (1/2.3") and NX300 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX230 HS was released 3 years prior to the NX300 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX230 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX230 HS grades against the NX300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS & Samsung NX300. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX230 HS Gallery & Samsung NX300 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX230 HS enjoys physical dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Samsung NX300 has sizing of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SX230 HS compared to the NX300.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX230 HS and NX300 is 91 and 86 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking specifications. The photograph below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX230 HS and NX300.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX230 HS due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Samsung NX300 will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older SX230 HS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.